were beheading
- past progressive of behead.
Example Sentences
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I haven’t watched the series, so I didn’t understand why we were beheading a stuffed bear, but families seemed thrilled to explore the venue, including petting Uncle Fester’s Chupacabra.
From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025