patch
noun
a small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place.
were patching
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past progressiveof patch.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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The vast majority were rated as amber, meaning they were patching up roads and had preventative measures in place but there was still room for improvement.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2026
That’s why, even on a day the Dodgers were patching together a pitching plan once again, they were finally feeling hopeful about the long-term state of their staff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2025
And, just as you would if you were patching with caulk, lightly brush the cured mortar with white paint.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 29, 2021
Members of the grounds crew were patching divots in the turf during most breaks, and a chunk came up on Stewart’s slide.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 17, 2018
Already some of our men were patching leaky, shrapnel-flicked roofs with biscuit-tins and strong strips of waterproof sheeting.
From Pushed and the Return Push by George Herbert Fosdike Nichols
