exhibit
verb (used with object)
to offer or expose to view; present for inspection.
were exhibiting
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past progressiveof exhibit.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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In early January, we suggested investors prepare for the iShares ETF to advance to record highs because precious metals were exhibiting a rare trading phenomenon: price insensitivity.
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
She has not specified how many inmates were involved, where in the prison they were or what signs they were exhibiting which caught a prison staff member’s attention.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2023
“So, for example, 85% of ‘Apex Legends’ players who received an email from us after they were exhibiting behavior that violated our positive play charter didn’t do it again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2022
The ones who were exhibiting symptoms were isolated.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2020
It was a scientific fact that at a time when men in the army were displaying incredible heroism, certain people at home were exhibiting unbelievable meanness.
From The Masques of Ottawa by Augustus Bridle
