were intoning
- past progressive of intone.
Example Sentences
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They were intoning what they called “the resonant frequency of the universe.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
The warden said this with no joy, as if he were intoning a death sentence.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
They were intoning a rhythmic chant to which their bodies moved.
From Kimono by Paris, John
To spare themselves a real battle, the defeated were intoning among the wines and the victuals a hymn of victory.
From Dreamers of the Ghetto by Zangwill, Israel
The Lamas with their deep voices were intoning the prayers while the lesser priests answered with their antiphonies.
From Beasts, Men and Gods by Ossendowski, Ferdinand
