were intimidating
- past progressive of intimidate.
Example Sentences
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In a 2001 case, the federal justice department claimed that white poll managers in Charleston County, South Carolina, were intimidating Black voters who requested assistance.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2022
In the late sixties these were intimidating places to work - never mind if you were just a teenager.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2021
Thompson’s best teams were intimidating, particularly on defense, and overly aggressive.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 23, 2020
“Things that were intimidating might not have come off as intimidating to me, because I wasn’t directly affected.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 4, 2020
Emmett and Jasper were intimidating and flawless in classic tuxedos.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
