water
were watering
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past progressiveof water.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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Charities were concerned that lower income families were watering down the formula or struggling to pay for other essentials because of the high cost.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2025
“When we were watering them, they didn’t really grow much, and the ones that weren’t watered were actually growing better,” Ortega said, walking past rows of the succulents.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 4, 2023
Indeed, as Donen explained on another occasion, “The only problem came when the downpour suddenly turned into a drizzle in the late afternoon. It was because Culver City people were watering their lawns.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2019
On the podium, Rosberg’s eyes were watering as the weight of his achievement sank in and he thanked his wife, who also wiped away tears nearby.
From Time ● Nov. 27, 2016
Jinny looked at Ben, into his eyes, which were watering from the onions.
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
