thank
verb (used with object)
to express gratitude, appreciation, or acknowledgment to.
were thanking
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past progressiveof thank.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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They were thanking me for bringing so much exposure to Brazilian coffee ice cream that they sent me 24 pints.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2024
Earlier that day, Sen. Sinema had brought them a cake, and they were thanking her for it as she voted.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2021
"This time, with the Patriot Awards, I feel like we're taking it to a whole different level because were thanking everyday people for extraordinary acts and it's something that's simple but worth soluting," he added.
From Fox News ● Nov. 6, 2019
The day after Mr. Obama’s inauguration, Mr. Liberatore wrote that government officials were thanking Mr. Montgomery’s company for its support.
From New York Times ● Feb. 19, 2011
After a few seconds, Lissa dropped her arms and curtsied as if she were thanking an invisible partner for the dance.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
