were practicing
- past progressive of practice.
Example Sentences
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While they were practicing for the Olympics, Volodin and Hase made German part of their daily routines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
"We were practicing the street parties and the haka just to be sure that she was properly welcome to the northern territories," he added.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2024
The Kraken traveled to Denver, Colo., after a 4-3 shootout loss on Tuesday and were practicing there when Eberle’s injury occurred.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
The competitors, ages 3 to 21, were practicing their walks for the show ring and brushing pig bristles into place.
From New York Times ● Jul. 25, 2023
It was no longer a given that I'd be home for dinner, as though Gramps and I were practicing for our near futures without each other.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
