was sickening
- past progressive of sicken.
Example Sentences
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In fact, such a thing had been in the works since the 1950s, but instead of hurrying to get them assembly-line ready as L.A. was sickening with smog, Detroit just made bigger, filthier cars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
The miners brought with them diseases, including malaria, which was sickening the villagers’ children.
From New York Times ● Jun. 8, 2023
“It was sickening to see. We have a mental health problem in the U.S., and we need to deal with that problem,” state Sen. Jim McCune, R-Graham, said before the committee vote last week.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 2, 2023
Sir Keir said it was "sickening" that protesters were spreading "dangerous misinformation" to children.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2021
“Oh, I’m fine,” said Hermione, who was scrutinizing Harry as though he was sickening for something.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
