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were touring
  • past progressive of tour.

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They and other members of the group were touring New York and the Boston area to introduce the Parents Circle and its philosophy to Americans.

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2024

The incident happened in front of an Orting official and parent who were touring the campus, and Willis said he worried problems at the school were “more systemic.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2022

By the time we were touring overseas we were all just grateful and relieved that we were well received and that people had a place in their hearts for us.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2022

On the tape, Lennon tells 18-year-old John Hill he does not think The Beatles are "very good musicians" and admitted he got a friend to sit his art exam because the group were touring.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2022

Barbara Powers and a few other spouses were touring the base with their husbands.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin