sketch
noun
a simply or hastily executed drawing or painting, especially a preliminary one, giving the essential features without the details.
was sketching
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past progressiveof sketch.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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By February, though, he was sketching out an entirely new vision with a new staff at a new school.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2024
At the time, it seemed as if Jackson was sketching out her future dissent.
From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2023
At one point during another 2018 visit at another site along the DMZ, an AP illustrator was sketching the view below when a South Korean soldier came over and tore four pages from his book.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 18, 2023
But she was sketching out plans to open a restaurant serving her favorites: macaroni and cheese, catfish, brisket.
From New York Times ● Jul. 9, 2023
I was sketching out a design for one, with an arrow pointing the way to our store, when the bell on the door tinkled.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
