Phrasal Verb - Pining for
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.Definition
Pine for is a phrasal verb that means to feel a strong sentiment of longing or yearning for something or someone, often to the point of melancholy or nostalgia. It can be used to describe a deep emotional desire or a persistent and often unfulfilled wish.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I've been pining for a chance to travel the world since I was a teenager. |
| 2 | She's been pining for her ex-boyfriend and can't stop thinking about him. |
| 3 | The lost loved one has been pining for a reunion of families. |
| 4 | Many have been pining for the older version of video game since the new version came out. |
| 5 | Personally, I have been pining for a very clear sunny day this whole week. |
| 6 | The people in the small town had been pineing for the return of travel in the area. |
| 7 | Many young adults pine for fame on the social media. |
| 8 | The tourists have been pining for a fun experience in the party city. |
| 9 | My grandmother has been pining for the taste of her mother's homemade bread. |
| 10 | A lot of children play video games so they can be transformed into their characters to avoid pining for characters once as real living others. |