howl
verb (used without object)
to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf.
were howling
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past progressiveof howl.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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The image of Chansley holding a flagpole topped with a spear tip and looking as if he were howling was one of the most striking to emerge from the riot.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2021
But on a recent episode of El Enjambre, a weekly podcast produced on the island, the three hosts were howling at the latest form of censorship by the state-run telecommunications company.
From New York Times ● Sep. 18, 2021
On some occasions when a researcher would pick up one of the candy bar–size primates, the animal would open its mouth wide as if it were howling, but no sound would come out.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 28, 2021
Williams tried playing golf, needing the serenity more than ever, but his knees were howling at him.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 25, 2016
Somewhere near, a passing bell was tolling; the dogs all round the neighbourhood were howling; and in our shrubbery, seemingly just outside, a nightingale was singing.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
