were lobbying
- past progressive of lobby.
Example Sentences
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De Boucher said they were lobbying European governments to ban private jets.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Many considered Thompson’s selection overdue, while others were lobbying for a Latino in a Latino-majority school system, another flashpoint for Thompson to manage with his trademark self-effacing poise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2023
The Times reported that five Cabinet ministers were lobbying the prime minister to accept pay recommendations believed to centre on around 6%.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2023
Some executives said they were lobbying Berlin to encourage firms to find new markets, for example through new free trade deals, rather than seeking to curb their business in China.
From Reuters ● Oct. 13, 2022
But as the fighting was underway, Mr. Hifter’s powerful allies were lobbying Mr. Trump to show his support, White House officials said.
From New York Times ● Apr. 14, 2020
