follow
verb (used with object)
to come after in sequence, order of time, etc..
were following
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past progressiveof follow.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 January, a vessel from Manta went missing after the crew alerted family members that drones and aircraft were following them, family members said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
All of these attendees were following the example set by those at the top: looking out for themselves and trying to swell their own stash.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026
But if you were following the band, you’ll remember how it seemed to arrive out of nowhere, at the end of two years of touring, including the 1996 Lollapalooza outing.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026
Hochman said the officers had no intent to harm the man and were following orders of a superior officer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026
‘They were following bad orders. I think they’re sorry for that. Aren’t you, Dakota?’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
