sow
verb (used with object)
to scatter (seed) over land, earth, etc., for growth; plant.
was sowing
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past progressiveof sow.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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EL was sowing hatred on the UK's streets - and then his fake foundation was ensuring the message spread to the Muslim community online.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Warsh warned in 2021, presciently, that the Fed was sowing the seeds of a bigger inflation problem by continuing to buy large quantities of Treasurys and mortgage-backed securities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
In a letter posed as five questions, or “dubia,” they asked him to affirm church teaching on matters of doctrine, homosexuality, female ordination and church authority because they said the synod was sowing confusion.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 3, 2023
In his video address, Zelenskyy angrily warned Moscow that it was sowing a deep hatred for Russia among the Ukrainian people.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 27, 2022
It was sowing season, a time of great joy and solemn sacrifice and prayer.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
