inspire
verb (used with object)
to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence.
has been inspiring
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present perfect progressiveof inspire (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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Rachel Cole, teacher at Myton School, said: "Jess was a talented all-round athlete and it has been inspiring to see how her career has progressed since leaving school."
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2025
The election of President Joe Biden, who has stuttered since childhood, has been inspiring for millions of people who stutter.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 10, 2023
“Kamie’s commitment to building a program centered on excellence has been inspiring to watch. We are appreciative of the incredible achievements these past few years and excited for what the future holds.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2022
“It has been inspiring to see the community come together after so many years, it has made all the hard work well worth it.”
From The Verge ● Jul. 29, 2022
Attending in 1949, Alex Katz studied plein-air painting and, a few years later, bought a house in Maine that has been inspiring some of his most celebrated work ever since.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2022
