they were placing
Past progressive they conjugation of place.
The Presbyterians and Puritans were deeply convinced that they were placing their earthly interests under the unshakeable protection of the divine Providence.
Les presbytériens et puritains étaient profondément persuadés d'avoir placé leurs intérêts terrestres sous l'inébranlable égide de la Providence divine.
The presidents of our conferences need to realize that it is high time they were placing themselves on the right side of this question.
Les présidents de nos fédérations doivent être conscients de la nécessité où ils se trouvent de prendre position en faveur de cette question.
The presidents of our conferences need to realize that it is high time they were placing themselves on the right side of this question.
Les présidents de nos Fédérations d’églises ont besoin de se rendre compte qu’il est grand temps qu’ils se placent eux-mêmes du bon côté de la question.
They were placing inside the pits, between two bastions.
Ils se situaient à l'intérieur des fosses, entre deux remparts.
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