were scaring
- past progressive of scare.
Example Sentences
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As a city-wide strike kicked off last week, government officials said protests were scaring high-end shoppers and tourists away, threatening growth.
From Reuters ● Aug. 14, 2019
Iran argued that other sanctions - such as those linked to human rights, terrorism and missile development - were scaring off potential investors and banks who feared any business with Iran would lead to punishment.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 6, 2018
Walker apologized to his competitors for his displays of frustration and told his wife that his mood changes were scaring him.
From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2017
A teammate joked with Washington inside linebacker Keenan Robinson that his hard hits, which have included a couple of body slams, were scaring opponents.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 23, 2015
Or: "You must not talk as if you were scaring birds away—we are all equal here."
From Father Payne by Benson, Arthur Christopher
