was disappearing
- past progressive of disappear.
Example Sentences
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The world of Lynn’s childhood was disappearing, and the urge to travel in search of a better life remained.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
The lanky Yank had driven the spud-loving critter off his land more times than he could count, and the $10 he’d invested in a peck of potato seeds was disappearing with every bite.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2024
No, he didn’t even know how much money was disappearing from his account.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2024
"We had plenty of data to suggest that our material was disappearing in the compost, but this is the first time we've measured it at the microparticle level."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 21, 2024
By then his cider, which he had apparently expected to dole out according to his own governing whim, was disappearing.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
