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will be pining

  • future progressive of pine.

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Twenty years from now, people will be pining for the clubs and balls that are new on shelves today.

From Golf Digest Mar. 27, 2018

Few at Chelsea will be pining for Costa’s rampaging presence up front if Morata continues to play with this sort of finesse while also displaying such composure in front of goal.

From The Guardian Sep. 23, 2017

There is also a deep talent pool of free agents to shoot for in the summer of 2015 and no great reason to believe they will be pining to partner with a 31-year-old Anthony.

From New York Times Apr. 14, 2014

"And Albert will be pining away," added Linton.

From The White Feather by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

I'm sure if I ever leave here, I will be pining for the old home, the lovely moor, and the sea and the cliffs.

From Garthowen A Story of a Welsh Homestead by Raine, Allen