spot
noun
a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck.
was spotting
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past progressiveof spot.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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But the real surprise, as guests filed into the hall, was spotting a rival chip CEO in attendance as well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
As the parts for Titan began to arrive, and the craft started to take shape, Lochridge said he was spotting problem after problem.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2025
Ten weeks in, though, Porsha noticed she was spotting.
From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2024
So when Jones went back a second time, she took no chances — she lied and told them she was spotting.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
"Hullo, Browne!" said Bellingham of the Blues, after the black ball had disappeared into the top pocket and while the marker was spotting it again.
From The Red Rat's Daughter by Guy Boothby
