hear
verb (used with object)
to perceive by the ear.
were hearing
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past progressiveof hear.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 hearing more and more from our subscribers at the Philharmonic and the Chamber Music Society that they weren't renewing their subscriptions because of dementia, as their family members were impacted," she told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
The study focused on the quality of language children were hearing, particularly in-person human interaction and conversation, rather than just watching or listening to speech on a screen.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
This would be more persuasive if we were hearing it for the first time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026
I also think there was a lot that they — because he hadn’t seen it — there was lot that people were hearing and saying, and it was being taken out of context.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2025
When we heard recordings of Nasser’s voice or speeches, we became silent as though we were hearing prayers.
From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat
