thank
verb (used with object)
to express gratitude, appreciation, or acknowledgment to.
was thanking
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past progressiveof thank.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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Outside a Milan hospital, Umberto Marcucci told reporters he was "thanking the heavens" that his son Manfredi -- one of four Italians being treated at the hospital -- made it out alive.
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
She was thanking me—but how I wish I could thank her now.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025
“Every single person that was there was thanking us, was appreciative,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2024
By late afternoon, he was thanking the Portland team for their hospitality and leaving to prepare for his next inspection.
From New York Times ● Dec. 28, 2023
The man was thanking Nazario and telling him to thank Bodega for him.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
