are poisoning
- present progressive of poison.
Example Sentences
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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
“I will not demonize immigrants, saying they are poisoning the blood of our country,” he said to applause.
From New York Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
"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
On Twitter, Simon has won a unique reputation as a prolific hurler of baroque insults targeting those he believes are poisoning the social media platform.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2018
He says we are poisoning the rivers and ruining the gene pools of the planet.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
