are sorrowing
- present progressive of sorrow.
Example Sentences
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And yet we are sorrowing so bitterly for him.
From Little Eyolf by Archer, William
How can he enjoy a moment's rest, or swallow a morsel of food while he knows that his parents are sorrowing for him.
From Waldfried A Novel by Auerbach, Berthold
Dickens was so full of life that it did not seem possible he could die, and yet he has gone before us, and we are sorrowing for him. . . .
From The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete by Forster, John
They whose voices were heard in my halls are now speechless and they who so lately rejoiced are sorrowing.
From The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish by Cooper, James Fenimore
Around the Virgin are the Maries, who are sorrowing with and supporting her; they are accompanied by the saints Cosimo and Damian.
From Fra Angelico by Scott, Leader
