split
verb (used with object)
to divide or separate from end to end or into layers.
was splitting
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past progressiveof split.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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And Comcast recently said it was splitting up its media and connectivity businesses to give each company more flexibility to grow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
In May, the New York Post reported that Remini and her longtime friend Jennifer Lopez had rekindled their friendship following reports that Lopez was splitting from husband Ben Affleck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2024
At 17 years old, he clocked 11.4 seconds for the 100m, and was splitting his time between playing as a flanker and a crash centre.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2023
J&J announced in late 2021 that it was splitting its consumer health division from the pharmaceutical and medical device divisions in a bid to make each more nimble.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2023
My head felt like it was splitting open.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
