were scoring
- past progressive of score.
Example Sentences
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The Americans were scoring goals for fun, cutting off passing moves before they began, and completely owning the middle of the field.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Fink learned about the brokers from cinematographer and fellow golfer Josh Hill, who interviewed players at Griffith Park one weekend to see how they were scoring precious tee times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2024
When Pakistan were scoring at a brisk pace, he brought Mohammed Siraj back into the attack.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2023
But teams back then were scoring in a different way than teams are scoring today.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 26, 2023
He was a slow sailer on a wind of happiness, but he took a cross cut for the rendezvous, and pegged away as if he were scoring furiously at cribbage.
From Our Mutual Friend by Dickens, Charles
