were commenting
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past progressiveof comment.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
commentnouna remark, observation, or criticism.
Example Sentences
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There is also evidence that the suspect and Gareth were "commenting directly" on each other's YouTube videos, Queensland Police Assistant Commissioner Cheryl Scanlon told a press conference on Wednesday.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2023
Earlier in August, meteorologists were commenting on how hot the Gulf of Mexico was compared to the norm for August over time.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 4, 2023
When we were in the middle of COVID, people were commenting on how calm I was.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2023
The defendants have said they were commenting on matters of public concern and their remarks are free speech protected by the U.S.
From Reuters ● Apr. 12, 2022
Tendai could have sworn they were commenting on the game.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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