- present participle of wallow.
wallowing
Example Sentences
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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
Yet hearing news of others’ deliveries left me wallowing in a puddle of jealousy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025
Dauntless was wallowing in the waves, her sails flapping uncertainly.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
