were inclining
- past progressive of incline.
Example Sentences
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This effected, he threw himself on a flank of the retiring Hurons, who were inclining off towards the southern margin of the point, in the hope of escaping through the water.
From The Deerslayer by Cooper, James Fenimore
A moment he looked as if he were inclining to anger.
From The Shame of Motley: being the memoir of certain transactions in the life of Lazzaro Biancomonte, of Biancomonte, sometime fool of the court of Pesaro by Sabatini, Rafael
The port guns were still being served, but their muzzles were inclining ever downward toward the water.
From Our Navy in the War by Perry, Lawrence
I loved you, because at a time when you were wavering between detestable principles and the impulses of a generous heart I saw that you were inclining towards justice and honesty.
From Mauprat by Young, Stanley
Two circumstances at this time were inclining them to a change of policy.
From Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3 by LeSueur, William Dawson
