format
noun
the shape and size of a book as determined by the number of times the original sheet has been folded to form the leaves.
were formatting
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past progressiveof format.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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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said there were "formatting issues" and the report would be updated, but it did "not negate the substance of the report".
From BBC ● May 30, 2025
