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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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
And they were rocking out and they were singing this song and this guy is singing and he looks so cool.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
Over 50 students were rocking in prayer at the yeshiva on a recent visit.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 13, 2023
Rangers were rocking on their heels - Jota threatened a second with a swerving drive from distance that stung McGregor's palms - but went up the tunnel level thanks to an exquisite equaliser.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2023
It was as though he were rocking the bull to sleep.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
