were poling
- past progressive of pole.
Example Sentences
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While major league muscle boys were poling home runs at near-record rates, a lean, goodlooking outfielder who has only two to his credit this season was demonstrating a different sort of batting prowess.
From Time Magazine Archive
At the turn of the century Japanese army officers were poling around the rugged terrain of Korea and Manchuria, even Siberia, picking up information for their military maps.
From Time Magazine Archive
"This is slow work, Robert," said the older of the boys as they were poling up the river to a new fishing place.
From Fifty Famous People by Baldwin, James
Only a lumberman's bateau, but two men were poling her down the current with a skill that matched the speed.
From The Magnetic North by Robins, Elizabeth
They were poling their craft around in all directions spearing fish.
From Death Valley in '49 by Manly, William Lewis
