trespass
was trespassing
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past progressiveof trespass.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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But on a recent afternoon, while heading out to check on a water tank, he was stopped by Border Patrol agents who warned him he was trespassing on military land.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2025
Authorities initially received a call Sunday afternoon that Armando Silva, 29, was trespassing on private property at a Las Cruces business, Story said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2024
Conley ruled last year that the pipeline was trespassing on the land but stopped short of ordering a shutdown due to public and foreign policy concerns.
From Reuters ● Jun. 17, 2023
Not only was I captivated by how suddenly he immersed himself in his made-up experience, but I was also quietly thrilled by the idea that I was trespassing upon Kafka’s inner life.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 12, 2022
Before long, he was jolted awake by a fierce-looking man pressed against his window, demanding to know why he was trespassing.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
