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are grieving
  • present progressive of grieve.

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"A life well lived and as we are grieving we look back at his fight for life, love for his family," she added.

From BBC • May 10, 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

Emotion matters, and that’s why, when people are grieving, I want to speak to their hearts.

From Slate • Aug. 7, 2025

“I’m sorry to surprise you so bad! Mama says you are grieving, too!”

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles