were assisting
- past progressive of assist.
Example Sentences
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“The reports make it clear that other staff were aware of what was going on and actually were assisting in making it happen.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2025
Two suspects were arrested at the station, police said, adding that counter-terrorism units were assisting the investigation.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2025
The Metropolitan Police said officers were assisting fire crews, while the council said members of its emergency response team were also on site.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2024
Certain countries were assisting this “diplomatic disruption”, he added.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2024
The Christians who were assisting the seekers alternated their groanings of intercession with "amens" and shouts of praise.
From What and Where is God? A Human Answer to the Deep Religious Cry of the Modern Soul by Swain, Richard la Rue
