were straightening
- past progressive of straighten.
Example Sentences
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When the next huddle broke up, Tsouderos was back in the driver's seat and all the members were straightening their ties.
From Time Magazine Archive
The guardians were straightening their papers and collecting their books and belongings.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
Her legs had begun to let go and were straightening stiff on both sides of her.
From Darrel of the Blessed Isles by Bacheller, Irving
Now that her problems were straightening Nancy felt very kindly and gracious and happy.
From Happy House by Abbott, Jane D.
Mr. Sparling took off his hat and wiped the perspiration from his forehead, while Phil stood off calmly surveying the men who were straightening the wagon, but with more caution than they had exercised before.
From The Circus Boys on the Flying Rings : or, Making the Start in the Sawdust Life by Darlington, Edgar B. P.
