was selling
- past progressive of sell.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
When CH Distillery bought it, the Malört brand was selling about 10,000 cases annually, had no sales team and was doing very little marketing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The moment transformed him, he said: He realized that he was selling more than just milk — it was “food as medicine.”
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
“I was selling beers for five hours straight,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
She bought two coasters I was selling for $1 each and asked for my email address so she could add me to the store’s mailing list.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
Giants and other portents on the borders of the Shire were forgotten for more important matters: Mr. Frodo was selling Bag End, indeed he had already sold it — to the Sackville-Bagginses!
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
