were exercising
- past progressive of exercise.
Example Sentences
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In its statement, Moygashel Bonfire Association said the display might "shock, offend or outrage", but said those involved in making it were exercising their right to freedom of expression.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
"All along, we felt that we were exercising our civil rights in a reasonable manner."
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
Justice Department officials rejected the defense that Lemon and the other journalists were exercising their 1st Amendment rights as journalists, and accused them of violating the rights of churchgoers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2026
The record shows clearly that they were exercising their First Amendment rights, and they were the victims of, frankly, criminal conduct.
From Slate ● Nov. 21, 2025
Had the people realized the power they were exercising and understood the economic situation, they would not have resumed the payment of rent at Parnell's bidding, and to-day they might have been free.
From Anarchism by Eltzbacher, Paul
