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pining
verb(pine)
to lose vigor, health, or flesh (as through grief) : languish
pining
verb(pine)
to yearn intensely and persistently especially for something unattainable
pining
phrasal verb(pine)
to want or desire (someone or something) very much
pining
phrasal verb(pine)
to feel very sad because one wants (something) or because one is not with (someone)

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