Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
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Ross wore her work clothes — because, after all, she was welding on the ship’s deck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2025
“There was welding involved and and fiberglass molding. And we made shoes.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2021
The man wore a head shield — he was welding something to the metal.
From New York Times ● Dec. 9, 2015
McGill’s fiancee, Stephanie McElroy, said McGill was welding at the time of the explosion.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 29, 2014
I hadn’t seen him since, though Mother got a hurried call every few weeks telling her he was fine, that he was welding or driving rigs.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
