remark
verb (used with object)
to say casually, as in making a comment.
were remarking
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past progressiveof remark.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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Sometimes, the terror finds us anyway, crashing through our ceiling and landing on our plate just as we were remarking that it was looking a bit full.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2025
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
During the Open at Troon, commentators were remarking how Henrik Stenson's iron shots seemed to be louder than the other players'.
From Golf Digest ● Oct. 19, 2016
As I was heading back to reality, a couple of local men at the foot of the driveway were remarking on the peaceful breeze moving through the trees.
From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2014
"Arya and I were remarking on how pleased we were to have the princess with us today," she said.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
