was snorkelling

• past progressive

  past progressive

  Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.

  of snorkel.
  snorkel

  noun

  a device permitting a submarine to remain submerged for prolonged periods, consisting of tubes extended above the surface of the water to take in air for the diesel engine and for general ventilation and to discharge exhaust gases and foul air.

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was snorkelling

The inquest heard that Anna was snorkelling with her father, who moved away to see her younger brother.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2025

She was snorkelling near the Whitsunday Islands off the coast of Queensland in eastern Australia when the attack happened.

From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2010

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