was transpiring
- past progressive of transpire.
Example Sentences
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“I think it was hard enough for the SEC and others to understand what was transpiring in the market then.”
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2025
Given what was transpiring in Manhattan, the attention to the turf around the letter P felt a bit surreal.
From Slate ● Apr. 5, 2023
Armies of workers toting leaf blowers and shovels worked to keep the yard lines clean, an effort to give a clear view of what was transpiring in this AFC divisional-round playoff game.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 22, 2023
Pelinka, sitting courtside Sunday during the All-Star game, couldn’t have missed what was transpiring in front of him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2022
I had been isolated from developments in other parts of the country and was eager to see for myself what was transpiring in the hinterlands.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
