pant
verb (used without object)
to breathe hard and quickly, as after exertion.
were panting
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past progressiveof pant.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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Two hours into their rounds, the Ukrainians were panting and sweating, dashing between walls and into backyards, climbing in and out of broken windows.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2022
After that, the Richmond defensive players were panting.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 5, 2015
During a break, when others were panting and rehydrating, Mr. Haile was waltzing with a tall 42-year-old woman from the country of Georgia.
From New York Times ● May 22, 2015
"From the first session we were panting and sweating and egos went out the window," Charles says.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2014
By the time the butler opened the heavy double doors to the dining room and gestured for them to enter, the Incorrigibles were panting with fear.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
