was surveying
- past progressive of survey.
Example Sentences
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It was Monday and the officer, Shameem Sabbir, was surveying a seascape breaking into open conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
Mohamed Aithadi, a Moroccan-American, was surveying the damage to a mosque in the medina on Saturday near where his mother is living.
From Reuters ● Sep. 10, 2023
O’Donnell’s husband was surveying the damage Monday morning to their orchard in Oak Glen, Willowbrook Farm, as well as another orchard in nearby Cherry Valley, Goodie Farm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2023
It was surveying the local area at the time it disappeared.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2023
Out on the track, the racing secretary was surveying the crowd and worrying.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
