were communicating
- past progressive of communicate.
Example Sentences
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But on Friday, Trump signaled that diplomacy had re-emerged as an option and that U.S. officials were communicating with Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
A 2017 report by Kenya's National Crime Research Centre blamed exam stress and long school terms and said students in different schools were communicating via smuggled phones, leading to copycat acts.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
Homeless services workers were communicating with unhoused people near the river to tell them about the spill and to offer services, according to the statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2026
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said that their "activities in relevant waters and air space are consistent with international law and international practices", and that the two countries were communicating through existing channels.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2025
As if he and Alec were communicating telepathically, they roared and charged the small group at the same time.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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