has been planning
- present perfect progressive of plan (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The Australian carrier has been planning for the flights for nine years but repeatedly pushed back the start date -- most recently set for the first half of 2027.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
James Stavridis writes, “Iran has been planning a Strait of Hormuz closure operation for decades and probably has more than 5,000 mines; just one hit can severely damage a thin-skinned tanker.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026
The Louvre has been planning for years to spend more than $90 million to double the number of cameras outside the building and build new command posts with modern surveillance technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2025
The Pentagon has been planning a potential military deployment in Chicago for the past several weeks.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2025
“Bess has been planning this trip for months. I thought you’d be happy to see her.”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
