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were producing

  • past progressive
    of produce.
    produce
    verb (used with object)
    to bring into existence; give rise to; cause.

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Enforcement was lackluster, however, and legislative compromise killed a promising assessment to determine whether local Head Start programs were producing learning gains among their wee charges.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

That pattern suggests their gut bacteria were producing fewer beneficial metabolites.

From Science Daily Aug. 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

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