triple
adjective
threefold; consisting of three parts.
was tripling
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past progressiveof triple.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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Then on Saturday, the commission said it was tripling humanitarian aid to Gaza - money meant to be used in times of crises or disasters.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 17, 2023
Then on Saturday, the commission said it was tripling humanitarian aid to Gaza – money meant to be used in times of crises or disasters.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 17, 2023
Meanwhile, the price of wooden pallets was tripling.
From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2022
Italy said on Sunday it was tripling its climate finance contribution to $1.4 billion a year for the next five years.
From Reuters ● Nov. 1, 2021
Shohei Ohtani has 45 home runs on the season, but on Saturday night his big accomplishment was tripling in his first two at-bats as the Los Angeles Angels beat Seattle 14-1.
From Fox News ● Sep. 27, 2021
