record
verb (used with object)
to set down in writing or the like, as for the purpose of preserving evidence.
were recording
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past progressiveof record.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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"We were recording in an office and all of a sudden the table moved and we all looked at each other," Ruiz told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
Many North Koreans, he said, were recording the runners with smartphones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
Neither Kim, Dilara or any of the women who have spoken to the BBC say they saw any sort of light to indicate the glasses used to film them were recording.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2026
While the couple were recording an episode of Kelce’s podcast, “New Heights,” the three-time Super Bowl champion was having his backyard transformed for the romantic occasion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2025
I was a good best friend the whole time they were recording the interview.
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
