entertain
verb (used with object)
to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably; divert; amuse.
has been entertaining
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present perfect progressiveof entertain (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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Markiplier has been entertaining millions of fans on YouTube for over a decade.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2026
The bank has been entertaining some possible buyers after a $30 billion cash infusion from the country’s largest banks failed to restore confidence among investors.
From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
For a quarter of a century, pop star Robbie Williams has been entertaining the world as a solo artist.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2022
Amid the coronavirus crisis, Gad has been entertaining viewers by hosting epic virtual hangouts with the stars of beloved movies such as “The Goonies,” “Back to the Future” and “Splash.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2020
“The one who has been entertaining the public by impersonating a duck.”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
