shop
noun
a retail store, especially a small one.
was shopping
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past progressiveof shop.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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When Ravi Sanganeria was shopping for a Miami condo, standard luxury amenities were an afterthought.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
“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
She says, I met the minister while I was shopping at the Korean market.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
