- present participle of swell.
swelling
Example Sentences
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BIS is also concerned about risks linked to the swelling role of non-bank players like hedge funds in bond markets and in AI investments, and is calling for more oversight over such operations.
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
Dr. John Walsh, a 57-year-old family physician in Cape Coral, Fla., was diagnosed with alpha-gal in November after having recurring episodes of facial swelling and breathing difficulties.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
By targeting abnormal blood vessels associated with inflammation, the treatment can help decrease swelling and discomfort.
From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026
“But the catch play, how he feels, the swelling is completely dissipated. So those signs right there give us confidence that he’s going to be fine.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
“The goal is set; will we win? We planned it all—cheek to cheek—facing the swelling power of the new moon.”
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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