poison
noun
a substance with an inherent property that tends to destroy life or impair health.
are poisoning
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present progressiveof poison.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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People are regularly worried about whether their generic kitchen goods are poisoning them.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2024
Stanford University climate scientist Rob Jackson, who also wasn’t part of the study, said, “a few facilities are poisoning the air for everyone.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2024
“And we are finally able to address some of the pollutants that are poisoning us at the same time, causing rare and different cancers.”
From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2023
"Studies show that neonicotinoids are poisoning and killing aquatic invertebrates that are vital food sources for fish, birds and other wildlife," writes Penn State entomologist John Tooker.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2022
He says we are poisoning the rivers and ruining the gene pools of the planet.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
