feel
verb (used with object)
to perceive or examine by touch.
were feeling
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past progressiveof feel.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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He told the BBC he acknowledged "the depth of feeling" and that many Jews were "feeling very scared", saying: "I'm not here to criticise that in any way."
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
When Bartiromo pressed Trump on the price of oil and the pain Americans were feeling at the pump, Trump said to be patient.
From Salon ● Apr. 12, 2026
More than 40 percent of Canadians told Angus Reid they were feeling medium or high levels of financial pressure over issues like food prices and personal debt.
From Barron's ● Apr. 11, 2026
At the same time, Californians themselves were feeling an environmental epiphany.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
Faye wailed, “Kate, don’t be mean! We were feeling so nice. What do you want to go and spoil it for?”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
