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
Mellor has been grooming the Red Sox lawn since 2001, and said many fans wonder whether his dog was named for former Boston pitcher Dick Drago.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 22, 2018
Frank Muller has been grooming the cross-country ski trails in Concord for more than 20 years.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 22, 2018
They have operated the team like a family business for years, and Fred Wilpon has been grooming Jeff to take over the club one day.
From New York Times ● Jan. 29, 2011
