were lifting
- past progressive of lift.
Example Sentences
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At least they were spared the pain of seeing Spurs relegated on the day when north London arch-rivals Arsenal were lifting the trophy after their first Premier League title in 22 years.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
That suggested that investors were lifting their inflation expectations, but not anticipating an increase in inflation-adjusted borrowing costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
“We just were lifting people and getting them into cars, into ambulances” that had arrived to transport patients, Jarrett said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2025
Authorities in city districts including Haizhu, Baiyun, Fanyu, Tianhe, Conghua, Huadu, Liwan, said in statements they were lifting temporary lockdowns.
From Reuters ● Nov. 30, 2022
They were lifting him and all running toward the gate.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
