were framing
- past progressive of frame.
Example Sentences
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This dovetailed with the work of scholars such as Elaine Pagels, who were framing Jesus as a historical figure, rather than the “Christ of faith.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2025
“This was a case of some bad actors who were framing themselves as college counselors.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 15, 2023
Once again, she said, her critics were framing a false choice: She could defend the death penalty for a client and still be opposed to it personally.
From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2019
He felt regretful as soon as he saw how the victors were framing the result.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 25, 2017
When Connecticut and New Haven were framing their first codes, larceny above the value of twelve pence was a capital crime in England—as it had been since the time of Henry I.—Dr.
From The Prince and the Pauper, Part 9. by Twain, Mark
