was traversing
- past progressive of traverse.
Example Sentences
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Nicholas Kenworthy, 26, reportedly was traversing a difficult trail designed for experienced skiers when he died.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
The woman had been part of an organised trip on the river and was traversing a section of the river known as "the wallet" when she fell, according to local news outlet Le Dauphine.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2025
In November, a hiker was traversing the coastal terrain of California’s Point Reyes National Seashore when he came across an unusual sight: a ghostly badger padding down the trail.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 12, 2024
I must admit that the streets I was traversing certainly looked like they existed on just such a planet.
From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2023
The scariest part was traversing the walkway through the glass enclosure, a long, brightly lit stretch that left them completely exposed.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
