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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He said he feared the leading lab and its competitors were racing to build systems that humans won’t be able to control.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
The California Highway Patrol is investigating whether the drivers who struck them were racing each other.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
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
Then she saw the dogs again and they were racing after the stag, his brown flanks flashing between the trunks.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
