refer
verb (used with object)
to direct for information or anything required.
were referring
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past progressiveof refer.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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In response to detailed questions, a spokesperson for America First Refining said, “The claims in this story are false,” but declined to specify what they were referring to.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
They did not specify which orders they were referring to.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
Clarification 19 August: This article was amended to make clear that in mentioning Letby's defenders we were referring to those experts working with her defence team.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2025
Few Chicagoans would even know what area you were referring to if you mentioned a place called “Towertown.”
From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2025
When he asked politely if she were referring to herself, Cersei had thrown a cup of wine in his face.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
