hoist
verb (used with object)
to raise or lift, especially by some mechanical appliance.
were hoisting
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past progressiveof hoist.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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Many of them were hoisting signs calling on the university to divest from weapons manufacturers and military contractors.
From New York Times ● May 4, 2024
Once, the tree broke as they were hoisting it on the truck and the entire ceremony had to be done all over again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
Only hours before German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrived in Kyiv on Saturday, Ukrainian troops were hoisting their country's blue and yellow flag atop city hall in Kupiansk.
From Reuters ● Sep. 13, 2022
Marines were hoisting a small U.S. flag at the summit.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 12, 2020
They were hoisting huge stones in place for the Hecate cabin, and I knew it was a delicate job.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
