mourn
verb (used without object)
to feel or express sorrow or grief.
is mourning
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present progressiveof mourn (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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"All of New York City is mourning this tragedy," he added.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
In Hamirpur district in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, the family of 23-year-old Aditya Sharma is mourning the loss of their only son.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
The family of the ship's captain, Ashish Kumar Singh, 38, from the eastern state of Bihar, is mourning his death.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
Meanwhile, Keith, Boy Talk’s most talented vocalist, vibrates with rage at his showboating bandmates, particularly his irksome younger brother, and is mourning the sorry state of his marriage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
There’s no way the sky is mourning my aunt, too.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
