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is dining
  • present progressive of dine (3rd person singular).

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Karsh co-created GraveTech, and he’s a part-owner in the restaurant the couple is dining in, which sits on the grounds of the GraveTech cemetery.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2025

“A lot of times, we use money to find ways to enhance our mood. Whether that is dining out or going out for a drink with a friend or buying a book,” Mielitz says.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2022

There’s even a wine cellar, where an entire family is dining and making much use of The Ivy’s rather impressive wine list.

From Washington Times • Jul. 3, 2017

There he is dining, surrounded by his disciples like Jesus at his last supper.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2017

“Miss Tucker is dining here to-morrow, and you must come, too, for she has offered to sing for our friends.”

From Ladies-In-Waiting by Curtiss, Christine Tucke