pine
noun
any evergreen, conifer of the genus Pinus, having long, needle-shaped leaves, certain species of which yield timber, turpentine, tar, pitch, etc.
is pining
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present progressiveof pine (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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In another moment she is pining about love on a remixed, unapologetically hip-hop take on Frankie Valli's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You."
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2023
Gatsby, it turns out, is pining for Nick’s cousin, Daisy; his glittering life is a lure to impress her, win her back.
From New York Times ● Dec. 30, 2020
It's five weeks into lockdown, and the youngest member of LA rock trio Haim is pining for the rest of her family.
From BBC ● May 21, 2020
Despite her protestations, it’s obvious that her root problem is pining for the old days. with Mr. Pak-Man.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2017
“Winky is pining, Harry Potter,” Dobby whispered sadly.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
