were exchanging
- past progressive of exchange.
Example Sentences
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By the following spring, they were exchanging a flurry of scathing diss tracks, each diving deeper into the other’s personal life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025
Perhaps they were exchanging notes on the opposition they face this weekend after Wales had defeated Fiji and Argentina lost to England in the group stages.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2023
“We were exchanging into dollars and transferring them here,” he said.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
The military later said forces were exchanging fire with armed Palestinians in the city.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 29, 2022
Completely bewildered, wondering whether the world had gone mad, he turned around: Ron looked as stunned as he felt and Ginny and Hermione were exchanging startled looks.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
