source
noun
any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin.
was sourcing
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past progressiveof source.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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Prosecutors and Nikola employees later said that Nikola was sourcing these critical components from other suppliers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
The D.A.’s office could not prove Matthews was sourcing dogs from puppy mills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2024
During the call, Staley also told the agent how he was sourcing the hydroxychloroquine.
From Washington Post ● May 31, 2022
One of her greatest challenges, she says, was sourcing the materials needed to restore these buildings to their former glory.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2021
“Stirling was sourcing works from lifestyle magazines and making gender commentary in the posters,” said Blauvelt.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 25, 2019
