stagger
verb (used without object)
to walk, move, or stand unsteadily.
were staggering
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past progressiveof stagger.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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The results were staggering: Fewer than 100 companies, which we call “standouts,” accounted for a remarkable 50-80% of total productivity growth.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2025
On Sunday night, UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warned that the humanitarian needs of Palestinians in Gaza were "staggering".
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2025
The logistics were staggering, and when naysayers said it couldn’t be done, Sharon became fond of asking, “why not?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2024
The numbers were staggering — and in a good way.
From Seattle Times ● May 18, 2024
The three living cows were staggering around in the deep snow and bawling unhappily.
From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
