chant
noun
a short, simple melody, especially one characterized by single notes to which an indefinite number of syllables are intoned, used in singing psalms, canticles, etc., in church services.
were chanting
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past progressiveof chant.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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"People were chanting and expressing their grief. It felt like a public holiday -- shops and offices were closed," he said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
"I'm very humbled and grateful that some of the players and the fans were chanting two years again," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2025
Even before his name was announced from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, the crowds below were chanting "Viva il Papa" - Long live the Pope.
From BBC ● May 8, 2025
The Blues had looked like title contenders while in second place December and the fans were chanting "we've got our Chelsea back" during a win at home to Brentford.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2025
Park said something, but she couldn't hear him, because now the kids in the back were chanting.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
