inhibit
verb (used with object)
to restrain, hinder, arrest, or check (an action, impulse, etc.).
were inhibiting
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past progressiveof inhibit.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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In 2009, Swinomish produced a climate impact assessment that said the rising ocean acidity levels as a result of greenhouse gas emissions were inhibiting shellfishes’ ability to grow shells.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2022
“It was very clear these compounds were inhibiting the immune system.”
From Washington Post ● May 23, 2022
The first minister said councils would have the option to act if doors were "inhibiting the natural flow of air", and said health and safety would be considered in all decisions.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2022
The women thought we were inhibiting their experience, but we were really trying to protect it.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2019
The Chinese team succeeded, after many attempts, by using modulators to switch on or off certain genes that were inhibiting embryo development.
From Reuters ● Jan. 24, 2018
