utter
verb (used with object)
to give audible expression to; speak or pronounce.
was uttering
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past progressiveof utter.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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"Since I don't have FCC regulations on me, I had a different set of phrases that I was uttering at the time," Hahn said with a laugh.
From Chicago Tribune ● Sep. 28, 2013
It was also unclear whether Armstrong was uttering carefully scripted lines, speaking from the heart or a bit of both.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 18, 2013
On that ringing note, he closed the press conference, walking briskly away even as U.P.I.'s Helen Thomas was uttering the traditional words "Thank you, Mr. President."
From Time Magazine Archive
It was apparent that she was uttering a prayer.
From "1984" by George Orwell
She was uttering it, but it was bigger than she was; it felt as if the despair were uttering her.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
