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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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
"They were the most wonderful parents that any child could ask for. They were caring, loving, supportive every step of the way," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2025
At its San Pedro location, specialists were caring for 60 pelican babies as of Tuesday, with more arriving every day, Duerr said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2025
They were more likely to work in the service-oriented fields that were decimated, and they often were caring for children, Edwards said.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 3, 2023
"You didn't steal from me, Lev. You were caring."
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
