play
noun
a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
were playing
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past progressiveof play.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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“They were playing flawless, then we would play better. It was fun.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The result indicated that these immune cells were playing an important role in the healing response.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
So “Hard to Handle” wasn’t something you were playing live early on?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
"I feel like in the first set we were playing well but then I rushed it a little bit," said 27-year-old Rybakina.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Me and the gang were playing marbles in front of my house when Dot came storming up.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
