trick
noun
a crafty or underhanded device, maneuver, stratagem, or the like, intended to deceive or cheat; artifice; ruse; wile.
were tricking
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past progressiveof trick.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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In a conference room filled with economists and bank supervisors, Ms. Warren presented her findings: Banks were tricking and cheating their consumers.
From New York Times ● Apr. 21, 2017
At first, she thought her eyes were tricking her.
From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau
She knew we were tricking people, but she tried to make us believe that spirits existed.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Remembering the paralyzing ray that had struck him down, and half afraid that his senses were tricking him, he kicked his left leg out.
From Astounding Stories, February, 1931 by Harry Bates
So all this time--in London, here, a minute ago, you were tricking me!
From The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
