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were arching
  • past progressive of arch.

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They were arching out from the central trunk toward the far side of the clearing.

From The Tree of Life by Moore, C. L. (Catherine Lucile)

The walls were arching, and lighted from above.

From Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author by Hentz, Caroline Lee

Already the high, brilliant skies of the Great West were arching over him.

From The Last of the Chiefs A Story of the Great Sioux War by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)