noun
Etymology
Origin of brewing
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at brew, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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But that one-time financial boost will fade, signaling more trouble could be brewing if inflation, already near 4%, keeps rising unchecked.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Things were brewing, in many ways and on several fronts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
James Clarke is the fifth generation of his family to run the company and has been brewing for over 30 years.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto let a day’s stroll linger into profundity, the twilight dimming and human connection brewing in all its possibilities.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
There were his favorite classic-rock albums, but near the end was the Miles Davis album that Fred bought in Harvard Square, with the storm brewing on the cover.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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