respond
verb (used without object)
to reply or answer in words.
were responding
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past progressiveof respond.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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On the night of the killing, Proctor and his partner, Jonathan Kawahara, were responding to calls about Glenn and his dog causing a disturbance in Venice Beach.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 31, 2026
These senior officers were responding to the Aug. 14 edition of the Secretary of Defense Orders Book.
From Slate β Aug. 31, 2026
Hwyel Dda health board said its teams were responding to the incident.
From BBC β Jun. 23, 2026
The Guards did not provide details on the location of the base, though Kuwait, which hosts US troops, said its air defences were responding to an attack.
From Barron's β May 28, 2026
Thousands were responding, with great surges of community spirit, sometimes with outright patriotism, wanting “to do their part.”
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
