were cruising
- past progressive of cruise.
Example Sentences
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Three passengers who were cruising the Atlantic Ocean on the MV Hondius have died, with one other person on the trip now in hospital with hantavirus, and two crew ill.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
With a 17-3 lead in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles were cruising to another win that would keep their undefeated record intact.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2025
Later on, Joe and I were cruising down two-lane roads.
From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2025
The Lancers were cruising along with a 3-0 lead until Mater Dei scored two runs in the sixth off Jo Marsh.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2025
They all peered down anxiously at the sharks, who were cruising slowly round and round the peach.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
