they were saying

they were saying(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. decían
As they were saying when you interrupted, the store has already closed.Como decían cuando interrumpiste, la tienda ya cerró.
b. estaban diciendo
I left because they were saying very offensive things and I was about to get angry.Me fui porque estaban diciendo cosas muy ofensivas y estaba a punto de enojarme.
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