- present participle of dirty.
dirtying
Example Sentences
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To prevent that dust from dirtying the bed, clean the fan after you strip the sheets and before you vacuum the mattress.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
She said the latest ban will "protect the environment and help to cut litter - stopping plastic pollution dirtying our streets and threatening our wildlife".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2023
It’s a plan that risks pleasing no one, while also dirtying the company’s valuation.
From Reuters ● Feb. 15, 2023
“But he said arguments spoil its beauty, and that he would feel as if he was dirtying a flower with muddy hands.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2022
“Augustus,” cried Mr. Wonka, hopping up and down and waggling his stick in the air, “you must come away. You are dirtying my chocolate!”
From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl
