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
Diop claimed that the peacekeepers had failed in their mission and was sowing distrust among the people.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 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
