were popping
- past progressive of pop.
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
Soon such camps were popping up all over the county.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2025
To be sure, Goyal also praised the pace at which new businesses were popping up in the country, hailing India as the third-largest start-up ecosystem in the world.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2025
Little plumes of smoke, like birthday candles, were popping up all over the town.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
