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were starring
  • past progressive of star.

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Did Williams know her former “Dawson’s Creek” co-stars Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson were starring in a romantic movie trilogy, written and directed by Holmes?

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2025

In 1967, there were starring roles in Henry James' Portrait of a Lady and opposite Katherine Hepburn in a satirical comedy called The Madwoman of Chaillot.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025

By the early '90s, major artists like Ray Charles were starring in high-profile Super Bowl ads, such as his Diet Pepsi campaign.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2025

In a halting voice, Rapp testified that the then-26-year-old Spacey had invited him to a party at his Upper East Side apartment when both actors were starring on Broadway in 1986.

From Washington Times • Oct. 7, 2022

"I'd never get tired," declared Twaddles, as they were starring home.

From Four Little Blossoms and Their Winter Fun by Hawley, Mabel C.