minding

Example Sentences

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Fifty years ago, Rick Monday was minding his own business, tending to center field for the Chicago Cubs in a game at Dodger Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Monday saw what appears to be one of the biggest insider trades ever registered, and there’s nobody minding the store willing to find out who it was.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Perhaps Tutberidze was minding her body language on Sunday as Egadze struggled even more in the free skate.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

When nearly a quarter-billion dollars can vanish from one state program before anyone truly notices, taxpayers are justified in asking who was supposed to be minding the store.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

“No, actually, I cannot. But if there’s a pile of books to be found she’s usually not far off. The girl really should be minding her tutors instead of always running off to read.”

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland