plague
noun
an epidemic disease that causes high mortality; pestilence.
were plaguing
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past progressiveof plague.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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Luria said that Microsoft has now countered the negative narratives that were plaguing its stock earlier this year.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
That’s on top of the supply chain problems that already were plaguing the industry, even before the latest flooding.
From New York Times ● Dec. 6, 2021
It said driving snow, sheet ice and lightning were plaguing its efforts to restore power.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2015
Arena investorsBellevue light railAaron Reardon Called up The same, old problems were plaguing this new-look roster rolled out by the Mariners on Wednesday.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 14, 2012
A couple of boys of her age were plaguing her.
From Famous Prima Donnas by Lewis Clinton Strang
