Examples of 'were continuing' in a sentence

Meaning of "were continuing"

The phrase 'were continuing' indicates an action or process that was ongoing in the past, usually referring to a situation that started earlier and is still in progress. It suggests that the action has not stopped or been interrupted. It is often used to describe activities, events, or behaviors that have been persistent or prolonged up until a certain time

How to use "were continuing" in a sentence

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Negotiations were continuing and no violations had been reported.
Internal investigations into individual cases were continuing.
They were continuing in joy and simplicity of heart.
Diplomats said negotiations were continuing on a possible compromise.
They were continuing to be respected by the public.
Meanwhile the criminal proceedings were continuing to go ahead.
Police were continuing to search for the rest.
You said that consultations were continuing.
Them they were continuing an interview already begun.
An AstraZeneca spokeswoman confirmed that talks were continuing.
Discussions were continuing with a view to strengthening collaboration further.
Investigations with a view to identifying those responsible were continuing.
Activities were continuing to finalize its placement.
Inequalities between countries were continuing to increase.
Efforts were continuing to establish the whereabouts of these persons.

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There were also encouraging signs that reforms were continuing.
Discussions on the issue were continuing at the technical level.
Were continuing disagreements about who should be.
He said battles were continuing in the area.
Infrastructure and social projects were continuing.
They were continuing to pay the debt.
Efforts to achieve that end were continuing.
They were continuing to try and manipulate us.
Regional efforts to combat terrorism were continuing.
Aftershocks were continuing to strike the area.
And what they were creating and were continuing to create.
They were continuing their persecution financially.
She said waters were continuing to rise.
Consultations with religious and community groups were continuing.
Efforts were continuing to find the boat.
Enormous disputes and questions were continuing on every forum.
Authorities were continuing an investigation over the weekend.
Nuclear regulatory officials said the leaks were continuing.
Consultations were continuing on the subject.
Administrative and judicial inquiries were continuing.
Talks were continuing with a view to reaching a consensus on the wording.
He would not address whether the operations were continuing.
The other half were continuing their studies without working.
A spokesman said no arrests were made and enquiries were continuing.
Discussions were continuing in that regard.
Discussions on this matter and related issues were continuing.
Investigations were continuing in this case.
International efforts to comply with that moratorium were continuing.
There were continuing financial problems.
But his military achievements were continuing.
The workers were continuing to lift the part by hand.
Efforts in that regard were continuing.
Investigations were continuing to determine the amount of theft in other countries.
Search and rescue operations were continuing for five others.
Were continuing to follow breaking news.

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