were gassing
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past progressiveof gas.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
gasnouna substance possessing perfect molecular mobility and the property of indefinite expansion, as opposed to a solid or liquid.
Example Sentences
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Manning dressed up as an attendant and “would give them a lecture or seminar on Vince Lombardi” while they were gassing up.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2019
I hadn't a word while you boys were gassing.
From The Way of the Strong by Ridgwell Cullum