turn
verb (used with object)
to cause to move around on an axis or about a center; rotate.
was turning
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past progressiveof turn.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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"Unfortunately, I didn't have much time on my hands, because I was turning back to Ennis," says Mangan, designated driver that night for a group of friends.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
His putting looked like it was turning into a strength.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
American sentiment was turning against newcomers, whether Vietnamese refugees, Cuban and Haitian boat people, Central Americans fleeing civil wars or Mexicans looking for economic opportunity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Which is especially unfortunate considering he was turning out to be the solution to a problem that had plagued the team for ages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
As he was turning to go, Fin-Kedinn called him back.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
