was grimacing
- past progressive of grimace.
Example Sentences
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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
He was checked on by a team trainer and returned, but was grimacing on the court.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 28, 2023
Today, a tired-eyed man was grimacing as he waited to discover what lay behind the 30% overall safety he’d chosen.
From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2022
Quarterbacks aren’t supposed to be touched during practice, and Brees was grimacing as he rose to his feet.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 27, 2017
Boaz turned briefly, scowling, and realized a second too late that to everyone else it might appear that he was grimacing at the pair of elderly men in the row behind him.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
