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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Now it seems the Spaniard was simply biding his time, patiently waiting for a full return to fitness in order to peak at the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Many supporters are biding their time until the next election.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026
In reality, he was simply biding his time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
For now, analysts say Baku is biding its time.
From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026
That had been sort of unsettling, but it was another thing we weren’t discussing, another thing coiled up in the Hunter household, biding its time.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
