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were rooming
  • past progressive of room.

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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

Maggie Nichols and I were rooming together, and she admitted to feeling worn out as well.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

I remember this one time we were rooming together on an international trip.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles