dance
verb (used without object)
to move one's feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, especially to the accompaniment of music.
were dancing
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past progressiveof dance.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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Originating from Greece and other countries, most were dancing bears in captivity, or animals that lived in zoos.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
He and his mixed relay teammates were dancing to “Funkytown” when his bronze medal detached from the ribbon and plummeted to the ground.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
After the final catch was taken, the thousands of Afghanistan fans inside the stadium in Lahore were dancing in the aisles.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2025
Suddenly, he grabbed my hand, and we were dancing under the moonlight while the trees twinkled with floating bulbs and antique street lamps lit up as if on cue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2024
Neville and Ginny were dancing nearby — he could see Ginny wincing frequently as Neville trod on her feet — and Dumbledore was waltzing with Madame Maxime.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
