were surveying
- past progressive of survey.
Example Sentences
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Soderbergh’s camera moves slowly enough for the viewer to forget that they’re an active part of his film, letting each long, single-shot take wander as it would if we were surveying the house ourselves.
From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2025
Sarah Allen and Matthew Lau, wildlife biologists at the National Park Service, were surveying the northern elephant seal population at Point Reyes National Seashore, about 30 miles northwest of San Francisco.
From New York Times ● Feb. 7, 2024
Western Australia Department of Fire and Emergency Services Assistant Commissioner Rick Curtis said crews were surveying damage in the "very large area" hit by Ilsa.
From Reuters ● Apr. 15, 2023
Two Virginia State Police troopers died when their helicopter crashed as they were surveying the event.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 6, 2022
Four were surveying the general floor space, but another three were fixed.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
