whip
verb (used with object)
were whipping
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past progressiveof whip.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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Above us, sirens had gone off and helicopter blades were whipping.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2025
“The 50- to 70-mph winds were whipping the snow that was coming down over the mountains and creating blizzard conditions.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2024
Mr. Scalise, Louisiana Republican, told The Washington Times that they were whipping against the bill.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2022
The flags in deep center were whipping around and were drenched.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2019
We were whipping along so fast it was hard to hear or see anything, but Tyson pointed toward the woods and I saw what he was worried about.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
