care
noun
a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern.
were caring
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past progressiveof care.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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"It was a horrific time for people living in the care homes, their families and the staff that were caring for them."
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
But she also worried the technology could further reduce human contact, with family members potentially visiting less if they felt AI devices were caring for their parents.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
At MultiCare Health System, based in Tacoma, staffers were caring for 180 patients who could be discharged.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2022
County hospitals were caring for 1,223 coronavirus-positive patients — double the number recorded a month ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2022
Ma’see’wi and Ou’yu’ye’wi the twin brothers were caring for the mother corn altar, but they got interested in this magic too.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
