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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A similar mentality seems to have been adopted by some Southampton fans, who were chanting "we'll spy when we want" in their Carabao Cup opener against Colchester on Saturday.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
"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
"On the first day, people were chanting and everyone seemed happy. But now there are police forces around."
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
Some were chanting "Say it loud, say it clear - refugees are welcome here", and holding posters, banners and placards with slogans including "Unity is strength" and "Stand up to racism".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2025
They were chanting something and littluns that had had enough were staggering away, howling.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
