mourn
verb (used without object)
to feel or express sorrow or grief.
are mourning
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present progressiveof mourn.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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Meanwhile, in towns where Lindsey Graham grew up and lived, friends and neighbors are mourning the senator who never stopped coming home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Now, customers of the defunct budget carrier are mourning the sub-$100 plane ticket that has virtually disappeared.
From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026
California Sen. Adam Schiff said his thoughts are with Marzan’s family and the people of Sacramento, who are mourning the loss of one of their own.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
"This day we are all very heavy-hearted. We are mourning our beloved leader who was martyred," Syed Towfeeq, 40, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Mar. 1, 2026
“Even though we are mourning the loss of Father, I think Father would want me to sing for you.”
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
