- present participle of plod.
plodding
Example Sentences
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Denton’s late-summer start date shows that Nike’s turnaround is plodding along, but will take time.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
The long, arduous path to freedom for a man on death row is dramatized in “The Fear of 13,” a modestly affecting but plodding documentary-based play first seen at London’s prestigious Donmar Warehouse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
But the small lineup has helped with spacing, creating more driving lanes for Dent while also allowing Bilodeau to beat more plodding counterparts on offense.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
With a short season, smaller scope and much lighter tone, this could be the welcome antidote to the humorless, plodding “HotD,” and get Westeros fans excited again.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025
Herbie’s heart sank as he observed new ants methodically plodding into the death arenas around the sugary spots; they paid no attention to the shapeless compatriots over which their tiny feet scrabbled.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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