undergo
verb (used with object)
to be subjected to; experience; pass through.
were undergoing
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past progressiveof undergo.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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The buildings were undergoing renovations when the fire hit, and numerous fire alarms also failed to warn.
From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2025
The ex-clients alleged the firm waited more than a year before informing them their cases were undergoing additional vetting and their payments would be delayed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2025
Local media reports said three people were undergoing surgery.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2025
Ellen processed blood and research samples for patients at the National Institutes of Health who were undergoing clinical trials for cancer treatments.
From Slate ● Feb. 18, 2025
In addition, the evidence seems to indicate that Mohave ceramics were undergoing changes in the late historic period.
From Mohave Pottery by Michaell J. Harner
