track
noun
a structure consisting of a pair of parallel lines of rails with their crossties, on which a railroad train, trolley, or the like runs.
was tracking
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past progressiveof track.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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Laurie Schalow, Chipotle’s chief corporate affairs and food-safety officer, said in a brief statement that the chain was tracking the investigation, adding: “At this time, we don’t believe the ingredients we source are associated.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Parrett was tracking the flower’s progress online to make sure she didn’t miss the chance to visit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
One friend was tracking the location of his girlfriend while she was traveling to another city, then saw that his old classmate happened to be in the same bar.
From Slate ● Dec. 14, 2025
"The movie was tracking well, but interest stalled during the last 10 days and the opening dropped," said David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2025
The first part of her job was tracking down the immediate family of the gleaned.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
