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has been eyeing
  • present perfect progressive of eye (3rd person singular).

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Manila has been eyeing the Abukuma-class vessels -- which are being retired by Japan -- for some time, with the military sending a contingent to examine them in 2025.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Given the potential, every large drugmaker has been eyeing the weight-loss category with envy—including industry powerhouse Pfizer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Klarna has been eyeing a public offering for years.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

Porter, a high-profile Democrat who has been eyeing the wide-open governor’s race, has yet to say whether she plans to run.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2024

Horace has been eyeing me in a way I don't like lately.

From Left Guard Gilbert by Caswell, Edward C.