stomp
verb (used with object)
was stomping
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past progressiveof stomp.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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His father was a winemaker, and one of his earliest memories was stomping on the grapes at harvest time.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
Earlier, when Greg was stomping on fires in front of his house, a fire chief had pulled up and ordered him to go.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2021
Martin Trainer: While Johnson was stomping the world’s best players in Mexico City, this PGA Tour rookie was surprising the field at the Puerto Rico Open.
From Golf Digest ● Feb. 26, 2019
Mr. Trott took aim at the one stump in his sights and, one direct hit later, Mr. Katich was stomping back to the pavilion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2010
The giant shadow of Abiyoyo was stomping around the back of the stage.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
