were demonstrating
- past progressive of demonstrate.
Example Sentences
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A relative of one of the detainees told the outlet that they were demonstrating against a transfer to a Texas detention facility and eventual deportation.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2025
The group were demonstrating on Sixth Avenue, when some of them jumped the barriers and unveiled a banner reading "genocide then, genocide now".
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2023
About 50 protesters were demonstrating outside the Museum of Tolerance early Wednesday evening ahead of a private screening of footage of atrocities from the Oct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
Eigel, who is also running for Missouri governor, and Schroer were demonstrating the devices on the boxes, the event’s organizer confirmed.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2023
“I am not your victim,” they were demonstrating; “I have the power of my conscience,” they were proving.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
