Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
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As Narendra Modi was storming to victory in the election of 2014, he said that “acchhe din aane waale hain” — good times are coming.
From New York Times ● Apr. 1, 2024
Hawkeyes star guard Caitlin Clark had a scary moment after the game when she accidently was run into by a fan who was storming the court to celebrate.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 22, 2024
Now, in the gold-medal bout of the men’s foil at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Massialas was a point from losing again, and was storming back against Daniele Garozzo of Italy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2016
Just a year ago, Golden Horn was storming home by three-and-a-quarter lengths in the third fastest ever Derby.
From BBC ● May 30, 2016
It was storming outside; the hatchery manager had told the sexers that there was a tornado warning.
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
