were constructing
- past progressive of construct.
Example Sentences
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From a script standpoint, this meant that we were constructing images, scenes and entire sequences with an emphasis on duration.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2024
When bankers were constructing the company’s initial public offering, they thought about pricing WeWork at a figure closer to $100 billion.
From Slate ● Nov. 8, 2023
If people don’t submit their applications in time, it can jeopardize the new lives they were constructing in their adopted cities.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 3, 2023
In many ways, it seemed, the people were constructing their ideas of the land upon a fantasy of the past.
From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2018
Workers were constructing a strong shell around unit 1.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
