were satirizing
- past progressive of satirize.
Example Sentences
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While the union said Auderer’s comments were satirizing the legal process that would take place after Kandula’s death, the audio sparked international outrage and calls from local officials to increase oversight of SPD and SPOG.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2023
Instead of it being skits, it was actually a fully formed show that had to operate like a newsroom, because we were making a news show, but we were satirizing it.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2021
At “The Daily Show,” we were satirizing a news program.
From New York Times ● Apr. 12, 2018
With characters cobbled together from ping pong balls, a bowling pin and an empty gumball machine, the show often mirrored the very movies they were satirizing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2017
"I am glad he worships anybody," he said, when some friends were satirizing an absent companion for his devotion to a great man.
From Home Life of Great Authors by Griswold, Hattie Tyng
