were verbalizing
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past progressiveof verbalize.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
verbalizeverb (used with object)to express in words.
Example Sentences
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“Someone touched me and I think it was very uncalled for, for them to touch me, as we were verbalizing and communicating with one another,” Howard said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2022
“Someone touched me, and I think it was very uncalled for, for them to touch me, as we were verbalizing and communicating with one another. That’s what escalated it,” Howard said after the game.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 21, 2022
"I think that was very uncalled for, for him to touch me as we were verbalizing and communicating with one another. That’s what ended up happening. That’s what escalated it," he said.
From Fox News ● Feb. 21, 2022
Long before Madison Avenue ad copy, merchants were verbalizing the value and benefits of their wares.
From Forbes ● Apr. 22, 2013