dream
noun
a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
has been dreaming
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present perfect progressiveof dream (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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Adenot has been dreaming of this moment since 1996, when she watched on television as France's first woman astronaut Claudie Haignere blasted off towards the Mir space station.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
"Everyone has been dreaming for 40 years of one robot hand to rule the world. A lot of people think it could be the humanoid hand," says Pierce.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
Which puts Figgis in a bit of a dilemma — does he want what’s better for his own film or for Coppola to succeed with the project he has been dreaming of for decades?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2025
On her 35-acre ranch in Texas, the actor-singer Betty Buckley has been dreaming of playing a Western heroine at last — ideally in something by Taylor Sheridan, the “Yellowstone” creator, who shoots nearby.
From New York Times ● May 14, 2024
I want this to be the unforgettable experience Arthur has been dreaming of for who knows how long.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
