race
noun
a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
were racing
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past progressiveof race.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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But while Andrews and thousands of Angelenos were racing to evacuate, other people saw a financial opportunity.
From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2026
As far back as March, analysts were racing to Accenture’s defense, saying the selloff was overdone.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
The court had heard the brothers were racing and trying to get ahead of each other on the stretch of road between Newtown and Welshpool.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
The companies involved in the initial operation were racing for specifics beyond a one-page notice issued by the Navy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
By the time the Argo II reached top speed, Fort Sumter was only a blot in the distance, and they were racing across the waves toward the ancient lands.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
