- present participle of mind.
minding
Example Sentences
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“I feel sorry for him, but I feel sorry for the Roebucks too. Two innocent people minding their own business.”
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Because in between minding the net for Team USA, Frankel, 27, has quickly emerged as one of the foremost connoisseurs of the dish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
It’s about gratitude and respect for you and your husband, especially given that you do so much for your daughter, including minding her own daughter.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
Meanwhile, the legal team minding the game in the Lakers’ huddle is running laps around the guys on the other bench.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
They gather these pieces in peach baskets that they pass from hand to hand, not minding their torn gloves, torn skin.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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