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was worrying

  • past progressive of worry.

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Indeed, the show’s greatest source of tension for me was worrying whether they’d get to remain pals.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 3, 2026

It’s not something I had even considered while I was worrying about the cut, carat, clarity and color.

From MarketWatch Feb. 3, 2026

Mulholland said it was worrying to see such a large number of pupils on the list.

From BBC Oct. 16, 2025

Dr Rowena Christmas, Chair of the Royal College of GPs in Wales said the situation was worrying and it had been ongoing for several years.

From BBC Dec. 31, 2024

The hard, cold ground pressed sharply into her shins, and the dreadful wind was worrying at her hair.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo