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
Adding to the boisterous spirit was stomping, with the complex rhythm of Central European dance.
From New York Times ● Aug. 22, 2019
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
One hand held taut the reins of the horse, who was stomping agitatedly, and another clutched the handle of the ax.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
