grimace
noun
a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.
was grimacing
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past progressiveof grimace.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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A flurry in the eighth backed Hrgovic on to the ropes and had him in trouble, but Itauma was grimacing between exchanges and looking increasingly spent.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
But in the Game 5 loss to Minnesota that ended their season Wednesday, Luka Doncic was grimacing after a foul jammed his lower back in the first half.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025
Scherzer was grimacing and stretching even before he came out of the dugout for the bottom of the fourth inning with a 3-0 lead.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 30, 2023
Johnson clenched his hand at his waist and was grimacing in pain.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 20, 2023
He was grimacing in pain, his hand clamped to his side.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
