dare
verb (used without object)
to have the necessary courage or boldness for something; be bold enough.
were daring
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past progressiveof dare.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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At that time, the families bereaved by the disaster - and the thousands who survived it - were daring to feel optimistic for the first time in more than 20 years.
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2025
In Philadelphia, where Holmes was awaiting trial, there were daring sleuths, vengeful insurance companies, a fiery district attorney, a rising legal star, mad scientists, and conniving reporters.
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2019
It was as if the Eagles were daring Serra to stop the play.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2017
The proportions were balanced; the color combinations were daring.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 8, 2017
She turned to face me head-on, as if she were daring me to get mad at her for interfering.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
