was sentencing
- past progressive of sentence.
Example Sentences
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The sheriff told Jedburgh Sheriff Court he was sentencing Robe to community service and two years of supervision as a direct alternative to custody.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2025
Dozens of Kelsey’s friends and family packed the Nashville courtroom, where many silently cried and comforted each other as Crenshaw explained why he was sentencing Kelsey to 21 months in prison.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
Kidd made it clear to Pell he was sentencing him only on the basis of the offending considered by the jury and their subsequent conviction.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 12, 2019
Judge Marrero said it was sentencing people, which he described as “wrenching.”
From New York Times ● Nov. 9, 2016
The judge was sentencing thirty-nine women to prison.
From Jailed for Freedom by Stevens, Doris
