bounce
verb (used without object)
to spring back from a surface in a lively manner.
were bouncing
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past progressiveof bounce.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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Technology stocks mostly were bouncing back Monday and the Nasdaq Composite looked set to snap its five-day losing streak.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
But while West Ham fans were bouncing, Tottenham supporters watching at home were likely slumping further into their armchairs as each goal went in.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
In general, cybersecurity stocks were bouncing in the wake of Friday’s sharp selloff, which was attributed to fresh concerns about AI disruption.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026
“They were bouncing off each other, improvising,” Sambrano says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2025
Any of the friends could have handled the monkey or the antelope meat while they were bouncing around in the Land Rover.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
