has been basking
- present perfect progressive of bask (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The film studio team has been basking in the recent box office success of Illumination’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which has already made over $900 million at the global box office.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
Along the drought-stricken Mississippi River, a world usually hidden beneath the waves has been basking under the sun.
From New York Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
Now that the situation is reversed, López Obrador has been basking in the moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2022
Lucky Newsom has been basking in spare money ever since he took office in 2019.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2022
Pierre, who has been basking idly under the window, jumps to his feet, shouting, "It is Monsieur the Bishop!"
From The Doctor's Dilemma by Stretton, Hesba
