was shopping
- past progressive of shop.
Example Sentences
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“I’m gonna buy what I’m gonna buy…..Groceries are a lot more expensive here than where I grew up, in St. Louis,” says Eran Hoener, who also was shopping at Whole Foods.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Mary McGonigle-Martin was shopping in a Southern California grocery store in 2006 when she spotted ads suggesting McAfee’s milk could treat allergies and digestive problems.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
Josh Roberts was shopping in Aldi with his mum when he found out about the ordnance.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
Construction worker Miguel Perez was shopping this week for a new television to replace the broken one at home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
I pretended I was shopping for my brother, though no one asked any questions.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
