were continuing
- past progressive of continue.
Example Sentences
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As she sat with her nephew in hospital, desperate search and rescue efforts were continuing after the earthquakes.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Switzerland's foreign ministry later confirmed the talks at the Burgenstock mountaintop resort had been "postponed", although it said preparations for talks were continuing.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
President Donald Trump called for the two sides to stop fighting and said peace negotiations were continuing.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
But a Blackstone BX 7.50%increase; green up pointing triangle fund, the biggest of the group, on Thursday reported that investors were continuing to ask for their money back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
As Harry set down the empty goblets he was carrying, Bill pulled the door behind him closed, shutting out the still-voluble voices of the others, who were continuing to celebrate even in Lupin’s absence.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
