produce
verb (used with object)
to bring into existence; give rise to; cause.
were producing
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past progressiveof produce.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 scientists explained to Wojnar that the best strains of algae, when grown in large outdoor ponds, were producing oil at roughly 6% of Exxon’s stated goal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
These trade concerns were producing near-term worry about economic growth and raising the possible need for easing by central banks, while also leading to long-term fears about inflation and fiscal risks, he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 20, 2026
By then, local stations across the country were producing their own versions, recognizing the seasonal appeal.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2025
They also measured differences in the types of microbes and the compounds they were producing in each group of mice.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 3, 2024
The lights were glowing in the factory, the work was going on; machines were turning, chemicals were combining, people were producing goods and earning their livings.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
