was chafing
- past progressive of chafe.
Example Sentences
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In the mid-1990s, Frontiere was chafing at the inability of Los Angeles to build a new stadium, She was looking for partners to bankroll a move to St. Louis.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 4, 2023
By the mid ’60s, though, he was chafing at playing the youthful antihero in film after film.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 6, 2021
But while Simpson’s star was rising, he was chafing.
From New York Times ● Sep. 19, 2019
But it wasn’t long before Michael was chafing against the creative restrictions, and the low expectations, placed upon a gorgeous teen idol.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2016
Her eyes were watering, her skin was chafing, her body was shivering.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
