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past progressiveof water.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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But National Trust land and nature director Harry Bowell said the government was "watering down" its commitment to the natural world.
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2022
At one point while hospitalized, he told investigators that he was watering the lawn and ran inside when he saw “the cops” coming, according to the D.A.'s filing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2022
Realizing that she’d called police because one neighbor was watering another’s flowers, Roberson said: “This is probably my fault.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2022
And Mr. Jennings explained his actions, Mr. Daniels said, when he stated that he was watering the neighbor’s plants while he was gone.
From New York Times ● Aug. 31, 2022
My mouth was watering, but we couldn’t have it until all the work was done for dinner.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
