groom
noun
a bridegroom.
has been grooming
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present perfect progressiveof groom (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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On the other hand, nobody has been grooming this much wider pool of candidates to become an Article III judge since their infancy.
From Slate ● Mar. 23, 2021
Quietly, though, Pelosi has been grooming potential successors — among them Reps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2018
Frank Muller has been grooming the cross-country ski trails in Concord for more than 20 years.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 22, 2018
Newman, 85, said he has been grooming Hlebinsky to take over his position for three years.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 17, 2014
He has been grooming Silver, who is also known as a tough negotiator, for several years.
From New York Times ● Feb. 26, 2012
