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"was not being" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It is used to indicate that someone or something was not actively or continuously in a particular state or doing a particular action. Example: "The house was not being properly maintained, and it was beginning to show signs of wear and tear." In this sentence, "was not being" is used to convey that the house was not actively or continuously being maintained, which resulted in visible damage.
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He was not being fatalistic.
Crow was not being trained.
She was not being charged.
Tuck was not being immodest.
He was not being complacent.
He was not being rude.
She was not being sarcastic.
The nation was not being brought together.
Flores was not being flippant.
He was not being precious.
He was not being traded.
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