- present participle of wallow.
wallowing
Example Sentences
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“This doesn’t mean avoiding the grief—he will be lonely at times—but it is good to do things that keep you from wallowing in it. He clearly loves to travel, so I’d highly recommend it.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
The Japanese unit soared at the end of last week after wallowing around its weakest level since 1986, as it was hit by higher US interest rates, rising oil prices and persistent capital outflows.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
A former Biden Cabinet secretary, state attorney general and longtime congressman from Los Angeles, Becerra had been wallowing in the low single-digits in public opinion polls less than three months ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Of course, some anger and frustration will come out during these talks, but long-term wallowing and ruminating on perceived unfairness can be more damaging than the layoff itself.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 2, 2026
A longship would have made the crossing in half the time as well The Myraham was a wallowing tub, if truth be told, and he would not care to be aboard her in a storm.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
