were skating
- past progressive of skate.
Example Sentences
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Maxim Naumov, whose parents were skating coaches killed in a plane crash, clinched his first Olympic bid Sunday as the full U.S. team was revealed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2026
In that context, it was no surprise that they bucked the trend and went for a fun disco-style free dance in 2018-19 while many of their rivals were skating to more serious classical numbers.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2025
Blackhawks defenseman Jarred Tinordi appeared to have words with Smith as the teams were skating off the ice after the first.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 5, 2024
“It was really good from the start. I thought everyone seemed to be on point. We were skating harder and competing much better and sharper execution. Different ballgame.”
From Washington Post ● Apr. 17, 2021
“You know,” said Sally as we were skating, clutching our flowers, “I didn’t throw away my hairbrush.”
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
