purse
noun
pursing
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present participleof purse.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Sherman also mimics Wood’s voice and facial expressions on “White Lotus,” widening her eyes and pursing her lips behind those very prominent front teeth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2025
“This straw is an anti-wrinkle straw, so you’re not pursing your lips as much when you drink out of it sideways like this,” she said in the video, posted last week.
From New York Times ● Apr. 15, 2024
The Forest Service is pursing assisted population migration because it’s likely to have few if any “negative consequences” to ecosystems, he said.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2023
"Investigating burglary dwellings is a priority for Surrey Police and we will be relentless in pursing these offenders," Det Insp Ansell said.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2023
But Mother Slaughter was pursing her lips and tilting her head.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
