were describing
- past progressive of describe.
Example Sentences
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When James Carville and Paul Begala said that “Washington is Hollywood for ugly people,” they were describing the White House Correspondents’ dinner.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
What these retirees were describing wasn’t just disappointment in a lack of opportunities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 17, 2026
Yet that’s not how many in the financial media were describing the rally.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 12, 2025
While books and social media posts were describing the nutritious diet that would best help my growing baby, a lot of the time I couldn't even keep water down.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2025
He started out by saying that people were describing me as a taciturn and withdrawn person and he wanted to know what I thought.
From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus
