organize
verb (used with object)
to form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for united action.
were organizing
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past progressiveof organize.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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At the same time, the arriving teachers were organizing to move in.
From Los Angeles Times β Jan. 14, 2025
Koniszewski said he has not spoken to the canners, but he was glad that they were organizing.
From Slate β Nov. 27, 2024
Soon people were organizing similar protests around the world.
From NewsForKids.net β Jun. 15, 2023
France, Greece and other European nations were organizing a mass exodus Sunday.
From Washington Times β Apr. 23, 2023
Luke’s warriors were organizing themselves into a phalanx.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
