utter
verb (used with object)
to give audible expression to; speak or pronounce.
were uttering
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past progressiveof utter.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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Mr. Cedillo served out the end of his term this month, saying it would have been wrong for him to resign when his transgression was to remain silent while his colleagues were uttering slurs.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 15, 2022
But it would not be surprising if Iyanla Vanzant were uttering a silent prayer as she warms up the crowd before recording the third-ever episode of Iyanla.
From Time Magazine Archive
By week's end, staff members were uttering his favorite words: "No negotiation."
From Time Magazine Archive
She was uttering it, but it was bigger than she was; it felt as if the despair were uttering her.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
You,' he continued, in a hollow and moaning tone of voice, as if the words he were uttering could with difficulty pass his lips--'you, who love her, and whom--she loves in return.'
From The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. III (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors by Various
