head
noun
the upper part of the body in humans, joined to the torso by the neck and containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
were heading
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past progressiveof head.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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We were heading to Ice Cube and Mike Epps’ “Everyday’s Friday” concert and comedy show — a celebration of the cult classic “Friday” movie franchise — so a huge turnout was guaranteed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
AbbVie’s shares were heading toward an all-time high, gaining about 12% over the past five days and 33% over the last year.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
We were heading to a private ranch to which my guide had paid for rare access.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
Two additional Hong Kong-flagged vessels also transited and were heading to Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
“No, Minister...by the time I had come ’round they were heading back to their positions at the entrances....”
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
