were clicking
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past progressiveof click.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
clicknouna slight, sharp sound.
Example Sentences
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The "proof was in the pudding", she said, adding that so far users were clicking on an increased range of sources too.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2024
One particular scene let him know things were clicking.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 27, 2023
A play called bazooka, with the field-goal unit running onto the field as the final seconds were clicking off the clock.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 20, 2022
The Kansas City Chiefs were clicking on all cylinders on Sunday night and their explosive offense led to a 42-21 rout of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC wild-card playoffs.
From Fox News ● Jan. 16, 2022
And her heels were clicking down the linoleum hall as Bailey tap-danced up the stairs to his room.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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