were testing
- past progressive of test.
Example Sentences
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The four public school districts that were testing his Star Academy program, which promises to turn around the performance of struggling middle-school students, had stopped using it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
When asked about reports that police were testing blood found in the home, he answered: "I'm not saying saying there's blood inside that house or outside that house."
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026
The “Raging Grannies of Sacramento” had set up a stage, and were testing microphones in advance of bombarding the crowd with song.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2025
“Like, they were testing us all out to see if we knew how to act — just play the part,” Beagle said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025
“They were testing us, to see if we told the truth.”
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
