marginalize
verb (used with object)
to place in a position of minor or marginal importance, significance, relevance, or effect.
was marginalizing
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past progressiveof marginalize.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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But the relationship broke down in 2008 when Mr. Rosselli grew convinced that Mr. Stern was marginalizing him.
From New York Times ● Sep. 14, 2010
