were germinating
- past progressive of germinate.
Example Sentences
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When I was here in March covering Mr Gething’s victory, the seeds of his political demise were germinating before our eyes.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2024
They soon observed that the plants were germinating slowly, did not stand uniformly, and were too short.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 10, 2018
The winter wet hit them at the perfect time, just as they were germinating.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 19, 2016
No one knew that the seeds were germinating.
From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2013
But the seeds of discontent were germinating among the Brazilians.
From The South American Republics Part I of II by Dawson, Thomas C.
