glare
noun
a very harsh, bright, dazzling light.
was glaring
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past progressiveof glare.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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The absence of Crawford and catcher Cal Raleigh, who had emergency dental surgery for a broken tooth early Wednesday morning, was glaring.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2024
But at times, it was difficult viewing as Pakistan were completely outplayed and the gulf in class was glaring.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2023
As he revisited books on Watergate, including those written by some of the scandal’s main players, the dearth of substantive material on Martha was glaring, he said.
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2022
James’ absence was glaring last weekend when the Chargers lost at Houston 41-29, a defeat that knocked them out of a postseason position.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2021
Genie glanced over at Grandma, who was glaring back at him with the strangest look on her face.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
