were verifying
- past progressive of verify.
Example Sentences
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He said that all known cases had "been mapped" and that officials were verifying the circumstances under which contracts had been signed.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2025
The coast guard said officials were verifying that claim.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 3, 2024
Disaster-response officials said they were verifying reports of a woman drowning in a swollen creek amid heavy rains Monday in Cardona town southeast of Manila as the typhoon approached from the Pacific.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 26, 2023
Police on Monday were verifying the activists' identities and checking if they could be placed in custody, the spokesperson said.
From Reuters ● Feb. 7, 2022
It occurred to Mary that they were verifying the addition.
From Mary Minds Her Business by Weston, George
