were gossiping
- past progressive of gossip.
Example Sentences
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Jason Fagone: She knew what they were gossiping to each other about.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 12, 2023
Ms. McGhee told the outlet that other contestants were gossiping about how Ms. Gabriel was preselected to win, but she said at the time she chalked it up to people reacting to the high-stress atmosphere.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 20, 2022
And so, when you were gossiping about “Laura,” your phone automatically connected to her number.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 14, 2021
And it’s tough to give someone critical feedback on a project or, say, warn them that their job is in jeopardy when you were gossiping over drinks together the night before.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2018
Some women were gossiping as they weeded in the community garden.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
