Example Sentences

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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

The club has been planning a move to a new stadium but construction has not begun and the project is now delayed.

From BBC • May 24, 2024

“Bess has been planning this trip for months. I thought you’d be happy to see her.”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone