sparkle
verb (used without object)
to issue in or as if in little sparks, as fire or light.
was sparkling
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past progressiveof sparkle.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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He had never managed above Single-A, but his reputation was sparkling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
“It was sparkling perfectly, it was very romantic-looking,” she said.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2023
You’re stuck—all that was sparkling about your vacation is now tinged with the forced proximity of others and the underlying anxiety of possible infection.
From Slate ● Jan. 30, 2020
By midday Saturday, the tile floor was sparkling, the tables and their gaudy glass centerpieces were in place, the septic tank was back in working order, and the mariachi band would soon arrive.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 4, 2017
The river was sparkling under a cloudless sky, and Tally allowed herself to be swept away by the beauty of New Pretty Town.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
