pine for
phrasal verb
pined for; pining for; pines for
: to feel very sad because one wants (something) or because one is not with (someone)
She was pining for the old days.
He's pining for his college sweetheart.
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Blending gliding grooves, wowing-and-fluttering synthesizers, and lyrics that elegantly pine for more, Stereolab’s music blisses out without tuning out.
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Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
The best summer wreaths are a warm-weather update on traditionally festive decor, substituting holly and pine for colorful flowers and lush greenery.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
Lastly, for the B’s fans who are pining for the team to sign an RFA to an offer sheet, the compensation packages for such endeavors were released on Tuesday.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025
The schedule grows by one game, which brings all the extra revenue — from broadcast deals, ticket sales, parking fees, etc. — the owners have been pining for.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
The best summer wreaths are a warm-weather update on traditionally festive decor, substituting holly and pine for colorful flowers and lush greenery.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
Lastly, for the B’s fans who are pining for the team to sign an RFA to an offer sheet, the compensation packages for such endeavors were released on Tuesday.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025
The schedule grows by one game, which brings all the extra revenue — from broadcast deals, ticket sales, parking fees, etc. — the owners have been pining for.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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“Pine for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pine%20for. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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