pop
verb (used without object)
to make a short, quick, explosive sound.
were popping
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past progressiveof pop.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 future Goldman Sachs CEO’s shirt collars were popping out—a no-no in his buttoned-up white-shoe law office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
"The uncovered wicket had been badly affected by rain and even good-length balls were popping up awkwardly," said Wazir.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2025
She said her mother told friends they were "popping out" to get some gas.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2024
I really wanted to get my head around all of these questions that were popping up and to understand my own blind spots about it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2023
The veins in her scrawny neck were popping out, she was so ticked off.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
