resolve
verb (used with object)
to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something).
were resolving
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past progressiveof resolve.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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But a year later, many of Musk’s legal and financial issues were resolving in quick succession.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 17, 2023
But Monday, it reduced that period to five days for those without symptoms and those without fevers whose other symptoms were resolving.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2021
But Monday, it slashed that period to five days for those without symptoms, or those without fevers whose other symptoms were resolving.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2021
At nine years, the tannins were resolving but still gave the wine spine and structure.
From New York Times ● Dec. 5, 2019
But, Claire, although I did not know it, my very penitence must have committed me, and while I was renouncing my designs, you were resolving to further them.
From Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter by Lawrence L. Lynch
