were abandoning
- past progressive of abandon.
Example Sentences
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Many investors were abandoning the historical 60/40 mix of stocks and bonds coming into 2025 after several tough years for the fixed-income side of that strategy.
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
On Saturday, the Verbena’s remaining crew issued a distress call saying they were abandoning ship because they were unable to bring the fires under control.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2024
One X user said people were abandoning their Ubers and walking to the airport.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2024
Then word got out that the police were abandoning the perimeter.
From Salon ● Jan. 28, 2023
Now they were abandoning it for good - and leaving Leo behind.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
