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were wearing
  • past progressive of wear.

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Northern Ireland's Justice Minster Naomi Long accused Lockhart of playing to a crowd who were wearing masks and shouting abuse.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The driver and a passenger in the Infiniti, neither of whom were wearing seat belts, were pronounced dead at the scene, the CHP said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

She said disinfection was taking place on the ship and those with symptoms or caring for patients were wearing full personal protective equipment.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

We were wearing matching unit hats: We served in different brigades within the same infantry division.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

I squinted in the dusky light, trying to see if they were wearing uniforms, but it was impossible to tell.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler