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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It can’t be an exaggeration to say that tens of millions are grieving her death.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
"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
This isn’t uncommon for people who are grieving, but there are ways to encourage her toward action without crossing boundaries or invalidating her experience.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 25, 2026
“The last thing we want to do is create any more pain for our parents who are grieving heavily,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
“I’m sorry to surprise you so bad! Mama says you are grieving, too!”
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
