discuss
verb (used with object)
to consider or examine by argument, comment, etc.; talk over or write about, especially to explore solutions; debate.
were discussing
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past progressiveof discuss.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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“Everyone was speaking in Russian to each other. We were discussing these issues in a very extra-friendly manner, all in Russian.”
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
Another officer, Ayron McKay, told internal affairs investigators about an instance in which the unit’s officers were discussing a candidate who they believed was overweight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
It has been reported that senior government figures were discussing whether or not to send the alert hours before, on Friday morning.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The key terms of the deal are largely in line with what the two sides were discussing before talks fell apart.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
He looked as though they were discussing a misprint on a bus timetable.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
