rewrite
verb (used with object)
to write in a different form or manner; revise.
was rewriting
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past progressiveof rewrite.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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She knows the chaos that exists in some public schools, too, and if she was rewriting her story, she would tell you in a second she prefers the private school experience.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2023
Now KEXP’s leadership was rewriting the schedule, shortening white DJs’ sets to make room for two new shows hosted by Black DJs: “Early” with Teodros and “The Afternoon Show” with Larry Mizell Jr.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2022
Most important was rewriting the role so it was no longer that of a stereotypical absentee dad, but one who is perhaps too enthusiastic about sharing his passions, especially movies.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 21, 2022
Tesla, meanwhile, said in July that it was rewriting its vehicles’ software to support alternative chips.
From The Verge ● Aug. 19, 2021
Two or three days later I saw Sarah and she remarked that Jerry was rewriting some parts of his play at the request of the manager.
From A Woman of Genius by Mary Hunter Austin
