were short-circuiting
- past progressive of short-circuit.
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Throughout the competition, the U.S. gymnasts were so focused on their own routines and those of their teammates, they didn't notice the Russians and Chinese were short-circuiting around them.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2012
