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were hosting
  • past progressive of host.

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It also found they were not verifying that invoices sent by cities were directly related to the events they were hosting.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

Daniel's death came seven years after a day that should have been one of celebration for Yorath when, as assistant coach of Bradford, the club were hosting Lincoln before lifting the Third Division title.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

The junior editors were hosting one at his office the following week; 50 people had RSVP’d.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

Pearson: After we were hosting open mics at the Improv, they gave us this crazy spot at midnight after the second show.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

At Yankee Stadium, where the Yankees were hosting the Detroit Tigers, the players ran off the field.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin