were requesting
- past progressive of request.
Example Sentences
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Antitrust officials said they were requesting the competition directorate to open proceedings against the companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026
In 2015, Scotland's Crown Office and the US Attorney General announced they had evidence to treat two Libyans as suspects and were requesting permission from Libya to interview them.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2023
Sasson: Isn’t it true you were requesting AWS access?
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2023
Swinomish leaders were requesting compensation for the damages done to habitat and treaty rights by building the jetty and dredging Swinomish Channel.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2023
When the magistrate informed the regent what we were requesting, the regent exploded.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
