room
noun
a portion of space within a building or other structure, separated by walls or partitions from other parts.
were rooming
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past progressiveof room.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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I’ve known Scott since 1989, when we were rooming on the road in the minor leagues.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2018
A few months later, during the traditional exchange weekend between the academies, Orr and Staubach were rooming with Stichweh and Jim Hennen, and somebody had the bright idea of switching uniforms before lunch.
From New York Times ● Sep. 27, 2012
We stayed in old hotels and one night Satchel and I were rooming together and I got back to the room before him.
From Time Magazine Archive
The next show wouldn’t begin until three, which gave me plenty of time to scout out the area and see where the Cossacks were rooming.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Maggie Nichols and I were rooming together, and she admitted to feeling worn out as well.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
