- present participle of pine.
pining
Example Sentences
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She’s a poet, and I think she really understands girlhood — the pining and the wanting to be accepted — and she does it in such a beautiful and majestic way.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
By all accounts, investors are pining for shares.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
His public pining for a Nobel Peace Prize.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
Their plight at the hugely unpopular and vast former athletics track is well documented, with fans pining for Upton Park's intimidating atmosphere.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
“More cruel than ever. Don’t you see how I’m pining away?” and Laurie gave his broad chest a sounding slap and heaved a melodramatic sigh.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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