rock
noun
a stone of any size.
were rocking
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past progressiveof rock.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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Bruins fans were rocking the place with a little more than seven minutes left after Bilodeau rose for a three-pointer that pushed his team into a 57-49 lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2025
The world champions were rocking, but a decision to go for the short side gave life to their defence and the Scots were shunted back and eventually turned over.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2024
First I met Elsie, her cousin, and a couple of Mike’s longtime buddies, who were rocking some thick beards and band tees dedicated to vintage punk outfits like the Misfits and NOFX.
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2024
Over 50 students were rocking in prayer at the yeshiva on a recent visit.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 13, 2023
I managed to say, feeling as if the floor were rocking beneath my feet.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
