come
verb (used without object)
to approach or move toward a particular person or place: Don't come any closer!
were coming
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past progressiveof come.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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He ended his fast on Friday after talks with key government officials, in a signal that concessions were coming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
In response, rival Kraft announced that TSA-compliant packets of ranch were coming soon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
"There was nowhere for musicians to record, black musicians from the Caribbean, and they were coming over," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
The delighted screams were coming from a man wearing a Mexico soccer jersey in the first row.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
More Sons of the Six were coming in from the other end of the road to close the crowd in.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
