- present participle of curse.
cursing
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According to Manfre, he and his girlfriend had just finished saying grace when a man who had been cursing at Wendy’s workers suddenly moved to within inches of his face.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
“I always tell people, it’s not the million-dollar estate that has people cursing probate. It’s the ’72 Ford Torino up on blocks in your garage,” said Keller.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Indeed, old photos show a room with seating for all, with sharply dressed riders reading newspapers and enjoying casual conversation rather than standing in a sweaty mob and cursing their travel agents.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
Some players are thriving on the livelier surfaces - but others are cursing them.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
My father agreed, but with a gentle laugh, reminded her that cursing at a young boy wasn’t the most effective way of making a point.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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