groom
noun
a bridegroom.
is grooming
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present progressiveof groom (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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It has been widely speculated that Mr Kim is grooming his young daughter, thought to be called Ju Ae, to be his successor, but Mr Ri dismisses the notion.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024
“Why is grooming essential for pets” also spiked in search traffic.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 17, 2020
Tom takes this as the latest sign that Logan is grooming his son-in-law to take the throne.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2019
“When a cat is grooming certain parts of its body, it could indicate that something is wrong inside,” certified animal behaviorist Mikel Delgado tells me.
From Slate ● Jan. 3, 2019
Rumor has it that Harrison is grooming him as his own successor.
From The Law of Hemlock Mountain by Hugh Lundsford
