were procuring
- past progressive of procure.
Example Sentences
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His strengths were procuring talent and delegating responsibility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2021
The operator politely turned down all the offers, saying officers were procuring powerful rifles for themselves.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 31, 2016
Considerable difficulty was experienced in obtaining water, and whilst the crew were procuring it, Cook made a survey of the harbour.
From The Life of Captain James Cook by Kitson, Arthur
To understand its purport it is necessary to cast a backward glance over the years since the early days of the mission, when the Ngapuhi were procuring firearms from traders and missionaries.
From A History of the English Church in New Zealand by Purchas, H. T. (Henry Thomas)
Some of the ships' companies were procuring ballast, others getting in water.
From Beneath the Banner by Cross, F. J.
