were scalping
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past progressiveof scalp.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
scalpnounthe integument of the upper part of the head, usually including the associated subcutaneous structures.
Example Sentences
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“We played Chester down at the Palestra, and they were scalping tickets outside for $1,000,” former Lower Merion assistant athletic director Jerry Monzo said.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 28, 2020
But from online surveys, it became clear that the “same people were coming every day,” Mr. Gelb said, and some were scalping the rush tickets.
From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2015
There were 15,000 people there and they were scalping the $3.50 tickets for $50.
From Reuters ● Apr. 3, 2010