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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"Every one of them were thanking me as if it was something special … that I was here."
From Fox News ● Sep. 8, 2021
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
“Guests were thanking us as they came in. We’ve been waiting for this day for a long time.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2020
After the game, his kids were thanking me for saving their father.
From New York Times ● Feb. 3, 2012
“You left a message for me saying thank you. I don’t even know what you were thanking me for.”
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
