square
noun
a rectangle having all four sides of equal length.
was squaring
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past progressiveof square.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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By the end of session, he was squaring up line drives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Mr. Judd defended that agent, saying he was squaring off with a Haitian man who was pushing women and children in front of him to shield himself from the mounted patrol.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 19, 2022
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City’s electric second-year quarterback, was squaring off for the first time against Tom Brady.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2018
Consensus on the bailout payment meant the most difficult task for the meeting was squaring the differences between Greece’s creditors.
From The Guardian ● May 24, 2016
Rather than sulk, she was squaring up to him.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
