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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RTX won more missile business, so why isn’t the stock budging?
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
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
He’s not budging from some bearish tech views.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Chevron and Exxon Mobil were barely budging on the heels of first-quarter earnings, falling 0.9% and 0.8%, respectively.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
There was no way the padlock was budging.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
