- 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
When inhaled, these microscopic particles can enter the lungs and bloodstream, potentially causing swelling and inflammation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
Symptoms can appear within seconds, and include swelling of the throat, wheezing, coughing and difficulty breathing.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
And even though this is what Axel feels inside his whole swelling heart, he says, “They don’t do that.”
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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