bide
verb (used with object)
to endure; bear.
biding
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present participleof bide.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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If this week was any indication, some investors were biding their time before jumping back in.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
Many supporters are biding their time until the next election.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026
Other militant groups across the region have stayed out of the fight, either biding their time or hoping to avoid retaliation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026
She attacked the Swiatek serve, immediately breaking back then biding her time as she displayed superb skill on the backhand side and served brilliantly.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025
“They are just biding their time,” said one black man bitterly.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
