were beginning
- past progressive of begin.
Example Sentences
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In Spain, emergency responders were beginning to make some progress in efforts to contain the wildfires that have been raging in and near the Madrid region for days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Carnival CFO David Bernstein said in the company’s earnings press release that booking volume “headwinds” in the Mediterranean region, associated with the conflict in the Middle East, were beginning to reverse.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
But attitudes were beginning to change, he said, adding "social media has provided spaces for survivors to feel less alone".
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
Middleton entered the political fray at a pivotal moment, just as fractures in the Texas Republican Party were beginning to deepen.
From Salon ● May 23, 2026
The sun was setting, and the stars were beginning to come out.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
