pine
noun
any evergreen, conifer of the genus Pinus, having long, needle-shaped leaves, certain species of which yield timber, turpentine, tar, pitch, etc.
has been pining
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present perfect progressiveof pine (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Seconds later, it plays as Taylor finally kisses Steven, who has been pining for her all season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2023
It remains to be seen whether revenge shopping from Chinese consumers will provide the fillip the industry has been pining for.
From Reuters ● Jan. 26, 2023
Filled with novelty, nerves and naivety, these young American team take the field against Wales on Monday night in a match a growing fanbase back home has been pining for since 2014.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 20, 2022
Tormund Giantsbane has been pining after Brienne of Tarth since she delivered Sansa Stark to Castle Black in Game of Thrones' sixth season.
From Time ● Sep. 6, 2017
Now I understand it all—the child has been pining for young Laurence.
From Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
