was untying
- past progressive of untie.
Example Sentences
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“Dwight was untying laces for four or five years,” he said, “but nobody said anything! They’re just like, ‘Look how much Dwight enjoys the game!’
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 13, 2016
Mama Bellini was untying a bundle of Herald Tribunes when she heard the chirping.
From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden
He was untying the empty sheath from my ankle.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
Roberta was untying the parcel containing the furs, as Christine spoke, and her answer was to put the long boa of sable around Christine’s neck and place the muff in her right hand.
From Christine A Fife Fisher Girl by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
She looked up at him with her blue eyes and her sadly puckered little face, swallowed her disappointed tears and trudged down the steps after the white-clad grandfather who was untying his horse.
From In the Heart of a Fool by White, William Allen
