- present participle of plod.
plodding
Example Sentences
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"We just have to keep going as best we can, we have to keep plodding on."
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
This seems useful: the computer taking on work that plodding through yourself takes your time but brings no emotional payoff or personal growth.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
Denton’s late-summer start date shows that Nike’s turnaround is plodding along, but will take time.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
Her moments as Mother Mary performing live are so fantastic, they leave you wanting more — of her, but not necessarily this plodding movie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
The procession was, as usual, somber, slow, and insufferably plodding.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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