book
noun
a handwritten or printed work of fiction or nonfiction, usually on sheets of paper fastened or bound together within covers.
has been booking
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present perfect progressiveof book (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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While Twin Temple has been booking shows and working on the album announcement, Crockett has continued to post about the drama from the road.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
The county has been booking fewer youth into secure detention, holding only those charged with more serious crimes.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2024
It has been booking appointments three to four weeks out.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 3, 2022
Noura, 21, a Saudi hostess at one such upscale restaurant said she has been booking up tables weeks in advance.
From Reuters ● Aug. 26, 2021
“Joe Segal has been booking me since I was 18 years old,” he said.
From New York Times ● Apr. 21, 2015
