stage
noun
a single step or degree in a process; a particular phase, period, position, etc., in a process, development, or series.
were staging
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past progressiveof stage.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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Wall Street experienced its worst market slump since October, although stocks were staging a recovery Monday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
On Sunday morning, Shahram Javidnia, 62, walked near a group of pro-Israel supporters who were staging a procession headed toward the city’s large “Beverly Hills” sign.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2025
Amcu insisted the miners were there willingly and were staging a "sit-in" protest.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2023
It said the workers underground were staging a protest and there was no hostage situation.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 24, 2023
They were staging a family tennis tournament and had bookmarked ice cream recipes.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
