covet
verb (used with object)
to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others.
has been coveting
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present perfect progressiveof covet (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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There’s a wait list for the Nikes your hypebeast boyfriend has been coveting.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2021
