sip
verb (used with object)
to drink (a liquid) a little at a time; take small tastes of.
was sipping
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past progressiveof sip.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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Linda Yudin was sipping coffee with family and friends on May 3, the morning of her birthday, when they warned her not to check her emails.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2025
Ms Regan, who is now a member of Alex Salmond's Alba Party, was sipping lemonade at the parliamentary bar as the drama unfolded, smiling from ear to ear.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2024
“That’s where I find it compelling — look what we can do together,” said the artist and former teacher who was sipping coffee at Café the Lodge in Bethlehem.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 17, 2024
On Tuesday morning, Scott Thompson, the comedian known as Carrot Top, was sipping tea in his dressing room at the Luxor Hotel and Casino, where he has been a headliner for 18 years.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
Earlier this morning, I was sipping my jugo de tomate in the hotel cafe when Don Lucho cried, “Look! It’s our Virginia!”
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
