were retraining
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past progressiveof retrain.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
retrainverb (used with object)to train again, especially for a different vocation or different tasks.
Example Sentences
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Veterans of the global war on terror, the special forces were retraining for Arctic warfare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
Buhari said that new military chiefs were retraining forces and would adhere to internationally acceptable rules of engagement.
From Time ● Jul. 21, 2015