wrinkle
noun
a small furrow or crease in the skin, especially of the face, as from aging or frowning.
was wrinkling
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past progressiveof wrinkle.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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But when I met him on the banks of the River Coln just outside Fairford, he was wrinkling his nose.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2024
The unwonted jar beneath my feet was wrinkling my diaphragm with spasms of delight.
From Atlantic Classics by Various
Hold on, son," he said, and the old-time smile was wrinkling at the corners of his eyes; "how much did you allow to make out o' this job?
From The Quickening by E. M. Ashe
Judith as she kissed him was wrinkling her smooth brows at him.
From Miss Pat at School by Pemberton Ginther
The genial smile was wrinkling at the corners of Gridley's eyes.
From The Taming of Red Butte Western by Francis Lynde
