occasion
noun
a particular time, especially as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences.
was occasioning
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past progressiveof occasion.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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As he spoke, his face grew pale from the suffering the limb was occasioning.
From The Garies and Their Friends by Frank J. Webb
The fact that negotiations were in progress between the British Government and Abdurrahman had become matter of general knowledge throughout the country, and was occasioning disquietude and excitement.
From The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 by Archibald Forbes
Not in the least resentful, since his ankle was occasioning him no pain whatever, he strolled down toward the shore: not a bad idea at all—to be there to welcome her.
From The Destroying Angel by Louis Joseph Vance
He saw in it no sign of relenting of generosity, but only a desire to put an end to the shame which his presence was occasioning her.
From The Trampling of the Lilies by Rafael Sabatini
It would have been terrible for him to do so; but he knew that in not doing so he was occasioning sorrow that would be more terrible.
From Castle Richmond by Anthony Trollope
