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was using
  • past progressive of use.

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He tells me that what excited him most about the project was using a Hollywood budget to dive deeper and bring a "real physicality" to ensure the film feels "distinct from the YouTube series".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Soon I was using prescription shampoo, two topical serums, monthly steroid scalp injections, and a pricey red-light therapy cap that made me look like an alien.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

At a Department of War briefing last week, Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth was asked whether Iran was using “kamikaze,” or suicidal, dolphins to attack military assets in the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

He also sang about how Strategy was using the equity market “with pride” as an ATM to pay for the company’s bitcoin purchases.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

He was using his soothing voice—calm and deep.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold