reverse
adjective
opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character.
was reversing
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past progressiveof reverse.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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But now, as the dust settled from the bitter war that split the sport in two, Koepka was reversing course.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
Hermosillo was reversing when he said a federal agent standing near the vehicle pushed in his side view mirror, blocking his view; Hermosillo subsequently bumped into a vehicle behind him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025
Yoon's second announcement - that he was reversing his earlier order - was met with cheers from protesters outside parliament.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2024
Tuesday, NBC announced that it was reversing itself and would no longer employ McDaniel.
From Slate ● Mar. 30, 2024
Detis had recovered from his wound and was reversing the rulden's energy.
From Creatures of Vibration by Harl Vincent
