furrowed
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past participleof furrow.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
furrownouna narrow groove made in the ground, especially by a plow. -
past tense formof furrow.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
furrownouna narrow groove made in the ground, especially by a plow.
Example Sentences
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And if you’re familiar with Martin Best, the curmudgeonly doctor with an almost permanently furrowed brow portrayed by Charles, the character’s willingness to don such a getup likely took some coaxing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Julian Hoffman’s remarkable new memoir begins with birds: “The sky was a harbor all of a sudden. Wherever you looked, wings furrowed wakes in the air.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
"The people in charge up there need to take action," the 59-year-old continued, his brow deeply furrowed.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
While Argentina were elated at their first-half efforts, there were many furrowed Lions brows after a frustrating opening 40 minutes.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2025
Gilgamesh furrowed his brow, but in the depths of his eyes, something glowed.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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