roar
verb (used without object)
to utter a loud, deep cry or howl, as in excitement, distress, or anger.
were roaring
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past progressiveof roar.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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Shares of CrowdStrike Holdings were roaring after the cybersecurity company revealed a record-breaking quarter, one partially boosted by fears about the power of artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
At the start of this year, midsize bank stocks were roaring back versus their larger peers after two years of deep underperformance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
The fans were roaring again several minutes later when UCLA’s Skyy Clark drove into the lane and threw a lob to Aday Mara for another dunk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2025
With Sixers fans having seized back the building, they were roaring at the late tip — shortly after 9 p.m.
From Seattle Times ● May 2, 2024
The weather was dismal, but there were roaring fires in every room.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
