frown
verb (used without object)
to contract the brow, as in displeasure or deep thought; scowl.
was frowning
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past progressiveof frown.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Like many South Africans he praised Ramaphosa for his measured handling of the encounter in the White House, smiling when Trump was frowning.
From BBC ● May 21, 2025
On Stetson’s other side, Eliff was frowning at his purple “H.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 28, 2022
He was frowning at an artwork Janet had given me during my visit to Omaha.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 25, 2015
The way she moved her mouth while she was singing it looked like she was frowning.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 24, 2010
Grace and Jake went to Emma’s room, where Emma was frowning at a Spanish-language worksheet.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
