train
noun
a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
was training
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past progressiveof train.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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Lauren was training to become a biomedical scientist in the NHS but the lights and overstimulation of Singleton Hospital were so intense she had daily migraines.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Then one day I had a mentor look me in the eyes as I was training to become a better interviewer and he said, “You don’t want to do this, do you?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
“For years, friends and family have asked why my photos always look disappointing. I’m thrilled to finally have an answer: I was training for this role.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Williams said she was now seeing the benefit of her hard work at the gym, was training for a half-marathon and "running farther than I ever had".
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
I had gone beyond the trapping stage and was training new dogs for a possible attempt on the Iditarod.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
