alter
verb (used with object)
to make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify.
were altering
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past progressiveof alter.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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A day, week, or even a month later, these mice were altering their behavior to avoid where they were previously frightened.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2024
The companies behind Mr. Smith’s upcoming projects declined to comment on whether they were altering their plans in light of recent events.
From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2022
And when they were altering it, I said, “Don’t touch it! I want to drag. Like a train. Liberace doesn’t put a hem on it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2019
Carroll and general manager John Schneider even said that they were altering their draft plans this year, by “making less excuses for players” and putting fewer names on the board.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2018
They were altering their course, bearing straight down on the Astrea.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
