brook
noun
a small, natural stream of fresh water.
brooking
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present participleof brook.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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This may be true, but it puts officials at a disadvantage when they get into shaming contests with governments that are more than eager to point out American hypocrisy while brooking no criticism back home.
From Slate ● Mar. 19, 2021
“It doesn’t really matter who wins from that perspective. And there’s just no brooking that divide right now.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 30, 2020
Mr. Douglas developed a reputation for brooking little criticism.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 5, 2020
Not brooking even possible party division may pay off.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 26, 2019
And now her voice brooking in my ear, in a voice I hardly recognized.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
