quote
verb (used with object)
to repeat (a passage, phrase, etc.) from a book, speech, or the like, as by way of authority, illustration, etc.
were quoting
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past progressiveof quote.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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"Some hotels were quoting £25,000 for a 10-night stay just for room only," said Mr Parker.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2022
I knew they were quoting the Word of God.
From Salon ● Nov. 28, 2021
Andrew Feldman, CEO of chip startup Cerebras Systems, echoed that view, saying vendors were quoting lead times as long as 32 weeks for new chips and components.
From Reuters ● Jul. 23, 2021
She also wrote to the journalist friend you were quoting earlier, telling her that I was “naming” her in the piece.
From Slate ● Feb. 8, 2018
“Well, you’re that busy I’m sure. But it’s interesting, just the same. In keeping with what you were quoting there in your Romans, chapter twelve. You remember the third verse, do you not?”
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
