budge
verb (used without object)
to move slightly; begin to move.
budging
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present participleof budge.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 they’re still not budging, you can request other concessions, such as a discounted deposit, free parking or a waived pet fee.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Chevron and Exxon Mobil were barely budging on the heels of first-quarter earnings, falling 0.3% and rising 0.6%, respectively.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
Yoweri Museveni seized the top job in 1986 following an armed uprising and at the age of 81, he shows no signs of budging.
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2026
Eastern time on Sunday, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were flat, and S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq Composite futures were barely budging higher.
From Barron's ● Dec. 7, 2025
Laney grabbed Oliver’s hand and tried to yank him to his feet, budging him not one bit.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
