were worshipping
- past progressive of worship.
Example Sentences
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In the 2020 poll, conducted as many bishops temporarily waived the obligation for weekly Mass attendance, just 5% were worshipping in person at least weekly.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 19, 2021
People were worshipping idols and unaware of science in 900BC, with Steven believing this is how the seemingly gravity-defying machine appeared.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2021
They really were after people who they thought were worshipping at the feet of the Dark Lord.”
From Slate ● Jan. 8, 2014
Shi'ite leaders claim that the 16 men who died in the raid were worshipping peacefully in what turned out to be a mosque.
From Time Magazine Archive
I have also been told that groups of Boy Scouts have even imprisoned whole congregations in church while they were worshipping!
From The Evolution of Man Scientifically Disproved In 50 Arguments by Williams, William A. (William Asbury)
