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Discover LudwigThe phrase "he was speeding" is correct and can be used in written English.
It can be used in various contexts, such as describing a past event or as a statement of fact. Example: "The officer pulled over the driver because he was speeding on the highway." In this example, the phrase "he was speeding" describes the action of the driver and can be used as evidence for the reason why the officer pulled them over.
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"He was speeding wildly".
Yes, Tom Selden admits, he was speeding.
He was driving, he was speeding, he pays the ticket.
He was speeding to interviews in Paris and the police pulled him over.
He was speeding down the hill, but he wasn't pedalling and showed no sign of exertion.
Gillette informed Caballes that he was speeding and asked for the usual documentsdrivers license, car registration, and proof of insurance.
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Roth is on the opposite trajectory: he is speeding up.
If not, he's speeding off all the same.
Now he's speeding up, grunting like my grandpa when he tries to fix the sink.
My dad is normally a slow driver, but today he's speeding.
"I found out later he was Speed's brother".
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