were competing
- past progressive of compete.
Example Sentences
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“We were competing against the New York Police Department,” a retired federal agent told me.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
While the Dodgers were competing for an unthinkable second consecutive championship, Vesia was mourning an unimaginable loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026
Martina, who is in her 30s, says it seemed as though mothers at the group were competing with each other, like teenage girls at school, and weren't actually interested in getting to know her.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026
Sundowns, who are seeking a ninth consecutive league title, received a bye as they were competing in the CAF Champions League.
From Barron's ● Nov. 23, 2025
In February of 2016, we were competing in Athens, Greece.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
