test
noun
the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
were testing
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past progressiveof test.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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"When they said they were testing for leukaemia, my heart sank," Rachael said.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026
"These teenagers were testing me in the last couple rounds. Don't look at the score. It wasn't easy at all," she said.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2026
“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 a new collision-avoidance system and new radar that helps the plane see and avoid other aircraft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
Amaroq, Nails, and Silver were testing the herd and Kapu was pouncing and bouncing.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
