grieve
verb (used without object)
to feel grief or great sorrow.
are grieving
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present progressiveof grieve.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"You speak to people who are grieving, you're like, 'How are you doing?' They're like, 'Oh, yeah, yeah, you know, it's hard, but I'm fine.' It feels very unhealthily British."
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
“You can have somebody die during the estrangement,” says Christine Droney, a licensed clinical social worker in Lititz, Pa., who often sees clients who are grieving the impact of estrangements they initiated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
While many are grieving Spirit now, the airline didn’t have the best reputation.
From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026
“We are grieving as a family over this incomprehensible tragic accident and we grieve the loss of our beloved grandson, Anthony,” they said at the time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2026
“I’m sorry to surprise you so bad! Mama says you are grieving, too!”
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
