were searching
- past progressive of search.
Example Sentences
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The parade was canceled, and authorities said they were searching for one or more suspects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
The researchers identified the cells they were searching for: so called immature neurons, which resemble young neurons that have not yet fully matured.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 3, 2026
The Met said it was continuing its investigation into the incident and officers were searching an address in Romford.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
Argus Research analyst Joseph Bonner told MarketWatch that investors were searching for bargains on Monday, and added that investors may be teasing out which companies may benefit from Anthropic’s Mythos.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026
Flocks of birds, flying at great speed, were wheeling and circling, and traversing all the land as if they were searching for something; and they were steadily drawing nearer.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
