was menacing
- past progressive of menace.
Example Sentences
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Depay, 28 and often remembered for his failed spell at Manchester United, was menacing throughout, scoring one goal and almost getting on the scoresheet again.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2022
The disease was menacing every corner of the city, ravaging Mr. Koch’s own neighborhood.
From New York Times ● May 7, 2022
Bob Gibson, as nice off the field as he was menacing on it.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2021
We were all going to be first-year teachers, and the place was in a great location, right in the middle of town, but it was menacing.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 3, 2015
The guy from Charlie Company’s voice was menacing.
From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers
