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

Teddy, for example, danced alone in order to develop certain Egyptian gestures that were germinating in his brain.

From Mr. Britling Sees It Through by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)