summon
verb (used with object)
to call upon to do something specified.
was summoning
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past progressiveof summon.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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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
Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said her department was summoning China’s ambassador to a meeting to underline that Canada won’t tolerate such interference.
From Washington Times ● May 4, 2023
He was summoning all his courage and hoping she wasn't going to break down and cry.
From Exit Betty by Grace Livingston Hill
