be
verb (used without object)
to exist or live.
were being
-
past progressiveof be.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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However, investigations by the Treasury Department found that virtually all of the American and European parts were being diverted through Chinese intermediaries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Six others were being treated for less serious injuries, the spokesperson said.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
It resulted in an important story how teenagers were being affected by ICE.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
She had learned her daughter and fellow students were being kept in the school's library.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Sounds good to me,” Callaway said, turning to walk across the atrium toward where the breakfast dishes were being cleared.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
