was arising
- past progressive of arise.
Example Sentences
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"And, of course, that would ease the tension in the neighbouring countries that was arising because of the presence of a large number of refugees."
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2024
This situation was arising "more or less daily", he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2012
At this same time, farther to the east, another civilization was arising.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012
Spark hints at dark spiritual convulsions, a "new world which was arising out of the ashes of the old, avid for immaterialism."
From Time Magazine Archive
A strong feeling against confederation was arising in Nova Scotia, and it was proposed there to return to the original idea of a separate maritime union.
From George Brown by Lewis, John
