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Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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"And I do not think for one second that M&S were courting it in the case of the ad they pulled, and then re-edited."
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2023
Because suits and climate change have financial repercussions, administration officials argue that their predecessors were courting possible disaster.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 1, 2023
Even as Giannulli, Loughlin and Singer were pursuing their fraudulent scheme, USC fundraising officials were courting the couple, emails filed in court show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2020
“Even in the days when my parents were courting, black people had Little League championship teams, college graduations and date nights with special people,” Mr. Elie said.
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2019
Even some of the young women who were courting had come out, with basket! of provisions for the men.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
