were baying
- past progressive of bay.
Example Sentences
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The home crowd were baying for the knockout but, while Lopez finished with a flourish, Taylor survived to hear the final bell.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2023
Once the dogs were baying along the rabbit's scent, the gamekeeper ran across the trail ahead of them, dragging a gunny sack of red herrings.
From Salon ● May 13, 2023
On Wednesday, MPs and their media claque were baying for the sight of handcuffs round Diamond's wrists – as they were round Rupert Murdoch's.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 5, 2012
Liverpool fans have got what they were baying for.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2011
More were baying at them from the woods.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
