hurry
verb (used without object)
to move, proceed, or act with haste (often followed byup ).
were hurrying
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past progressiveof hurry.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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When police arrived, attendees were hurrying away from the scene, court documents said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
"But I understand why — we were down and we were hurrying up to get points."
From Fox News ● Oct. 26, 2021
Many were hurrying to pack and find new housing just days after arriving on campus.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 20, 2020
So, finally, they were hurrying me up to eat … I called her and she said ‘Roomie, we’re going to the LSU game!’
From Washington Times ● Jan. 18, 2020
Remember the day you were hurrying by with your briefcase or shopping bag?
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
