demonstrate
verb (used with object)
to make evident or establish by arguments or reasoning; prove.
were demonstrating
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past progressiveof demonstrate.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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John Flood, a managing director at Goldman, said in a client note obtained by MarketWatch that investors were demonstrating a surprising lack of willingness to “play meaningful offense.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Protests began outside the hotel last month and Essex Police said at one point up to 2,000 people were demonstrating near the hotel and 16 people have been charged with offences relating to the disturbances.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2025
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
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
