was sculpting
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past progressiveof sculpt.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
sculptverb (used with or without object)to carve, model, or make by using the techniques of sculpture.
Example Sentences
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"The hardest thing was sculpting his hair. Holy shmoly! Oi yoi yoi!" he exclaims.
From Barron's ● Feb. 7, 2026
Maher said he was sculpting to ideate on this new version of the character when he accidentally punched a hole in the figure’s torso.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2025
Sometimes, as I was sculpting a sound, the word would reveal itself, if that makes sense.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2021
Back at The Anaplastology Clinic, McClennen was sculpting the ear that eventually would hook onto those rods with a mere three clicks.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2010
After only a few sessions it became clear that he was sculpting Anna.
From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer
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