fuel
noun
combustible matter used to maintain fire, as coal, wood, oil, or gas, in order to create heat or power.
was fuelling
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past progressiveof fuel.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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He claimed that Kushner's involvement, rather than concerns about the development itself, was fuelling the protests.
From Barron's ● Jun. 20, 2026
Ms Waddon said the industry was fuelling the breeding of excess dogs that would likely require help from charities in later life, adding pressure to an already-stretched sector.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2022
Edwards said the issue was fuelling distrust in the system, leading to low prosecution and conviction rates.
From Reuters ● May 31, 2022
Beginning in 2013, a series of experts on Myanmar met with Facebook officials to warn them that it was fuelling attacks on the Rohingya.
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 10, 2018
Hain also said there was a problem across Europe with professional politicians drawn from a class that was "reproducing itself", which was fuelling disillusionment with the system.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 17, 2014
