were referencing
- past progressive of reference.
Example Sentences
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When Greer’s experts were remarking on a decline in the fundamentals, they were referencing standards that are captured really well in a 1945 educational video simply called “Dinner Party.”
From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2023
Did you and your crew share the same cultural memories of the action movies of the era you were referencing?
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2022
They were referencing his role alongside the Equality and Human Rights Commission to produce guidelines for how teachers should treat trans students.
From BBC ● May 31, 2022
It is not clear from the message fragment seen which of the others they were referencing.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2019
“We were referencing Navajo blankets, and Navajo patterns,” Mr. de Cárdenas said.
From New York Times ● Nov. 18, 2010
