shred
noun
a piece cut or torn off, especially in a narrow strip.
was shredding
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past progressiveof shred.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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Coincidentally, it was shredding the Rapids’ defense for what is called the “Beard Quake” goal in 2021 that helped cement Joao Paulo’s MVP-type stature.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2023
“A shredding truck was shredding things that needed to be shredded,” said board member Matt Mashburn, a longtime Republican election lawyer.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 28, 2021
Soon she was shredding on it with her talon fingernails during “Rocky Top,” a bluegrass song exalting the Tennessee hills.
From Slate ● Oct. 13, 2020
Prior to the hit by the Dolphins’ Kiko Alonso that crushed him into the turf, Garoppolo was shredding the Miami defense, having completed 18 of 27 passes for 234 yards and 3 touchdowns.
From New York Times ● Sep. 18, 2016
Mama rushes over from the kitchen, still holding the head of lettuce she was shredding.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
