pour
verb (used with object)
to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something.
were pouring
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past progressiveof pour.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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In the village's guest hall, condolences were pouring in from clerics, military officials, the Vatican ambassador to Jordan and local dignitaries.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
By the time they had gotten back to northwest Tennessee, more and more offers were pouring in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025
“Stories were pouring out of people visiting his shop, and a couple people who grew up in Altadena actually ended up standing in front of the map and weeping.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2025
Grief and rage – which couldn't be expressed openly until just a week ago – were pouring out.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2024
Only before I knew what was happening, the tears were pouring down my cheeks and I was bawling like a bald-headed baby.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
