source
noun
any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin.
were sourcing
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past progressiveof source.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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A board spokesperson told reporters that they were sourcing ghee from five companies via tenders.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2024
Unfortunately, many restaurants here were sourcing fish from huge purveyors through a massive commercial process that compromised quality.
From Salon ● Jul. 16, 2024
The study provides a wealth of intriguing information about how ancient Egyptians were sourcing their embalming materials.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 1, 2023
A 2021 investigation by the environmental NGO Global Witness said both companies were sourcing palm oil via intermediaries from illegally deforested areas in Papua New Guinea.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 19, 2022
Herman Miller, in publicity materials, staged rooms with their furniture and a variety of objects they were sourcing from Latin America.
From Slate ● Apr. 30, 2021
