was summoning
- past progressive of summon.
Example Sentences
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Last week, Canada said it was summoning the Israeli ambassador over the incident.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
Whiting, 31, who had trained as an ocean lifeguard, quickly scanned the shore to make sure someone there was summoning help, then began to swim.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
He opened the set with No Surrender and Ghosts, two songs that testify to the power of rock and roll, as though he was summoning the spirits of live music.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2023
She had recently fallen in love with my grandfather Hermann and was summoning the courage to divorce her husband.
From New York Times ● Nov. 2, 2018
Even as he spoke, Peggie was summoning the butler, and her orders were clear and precise.
From The Herapath Property by Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith)
