were loving
- past progressive of love.
Example Sentences
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“He wanted to create those same adventures people were loving in his films, but make them participants, put them into that world.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
We did the screening for these older people, and they were loving it. too.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2023
After years of struggling to get bookings, Charles look-alikes said they were loving their newfound limelight.
From New York Times ● Mar. 28, 2023
Hamza and professional dancer Jowita said they were loving the Strictly tour so far and had wonderful memories from the TV show.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2023
Her hobbies were loving her Lord and the Word of her Lord and “collecting leaves but only when they are laying right on the ground.”
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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