were cheating
- past progressive of cheat.
Example Sentences
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“We took on big corporations that were cheating their employees. We kept workers safe.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
And I admit that it felt weird, as if I were cheating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
Schmidt didn’t feel like the Mariners were cheating.
From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2024
"I always wanted to win, but fairly. If I thought we were cheating I'd have gone home," he said after Barca's 2-2 draw with Manchester United in the Europa League last month.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2023
“He acts stupid, maybe, but if he thought you and me were cheating on him .. .” Agnes shrugged.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
