ache
verb (used without object)
to have or suffer a continuous, dull pain.
were aching
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past progressiveof ache.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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Hundreds of friends and family members turned out for Hill’s funeral at Stephens Valley Church, where pastor Jim Bachmann said the hearts of the congregation were aching for the man they called “Big Mike.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
Peskov said most Russians had relatives in Ukraine, and their hearts were aching over what was happening there.
From Reuters ● Feb. 28, 2022
Mr. Yarnway told me about his clients who now want to be less aggressive in the wake of market downdrafts when, just a few months ago, they were aching to buy more at market highs.
From New York Times ● Feb. 5, 2022
Plus, with a generation of gamers growing up on Chow Yun-fat, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li movies, the streets were aching for a proper kung fu / martial arts combat game.
From The Verge ● Dec. 15, 2021
Harry’s legs were seizing up with the effort to keep swimming; his shoulders were aching horribly with the effort of dragging Ron and the girl.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
