crane
noun
any large wading bird of the family Gruidae, characterized by long legs, bill, and neck and an elevated hind toe.
were craning
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past progressiveof crane.past progressive
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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On Sunday, large crowds were craning over the railings to get photos of a famous venue now made infamous.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 16, 2015
Suddenly ‘‘there weren’t enough chairs for everyone; we were craning our necks, looking at it page by page.
From New York Times ● Jul. 2, 2015
When all the inhabitants were craning their necks at the glamorous flying machine, he would land in the flattest field, parade into town in an air fan's car and confer with the mayor.
From Time Magazine Archive
Moving backward down the carpeted corridor, a squad of television cameramen scythed through onlookers who were craning their necks for a better look.
From Time Magazine Archive
By the time I took my second promenade, the women seated around Anna May were craning their necks her way.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
