plot
noun
a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose.
has been plotting
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present perfect progressiveof plot (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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His investment provided a jolt of support for Nike, which has been plotting a turnaround after losing ground to rivals and seeing sales sag.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 24, 2025
One of the scenes I really loved was where Peter has been plotting to take back the country from you, and he bursts into the state room to take everything back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2023
A veteran trade lawyer who built dozens of steel industry anti-dumping cases against Chinese producers, he has been plotting a trade confrontation with China for years.
From Reuters ● Apr. 6, 2018
The main course, of course, is these Olympics, something Gardner has been plotting for years.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 10, 2016
Since then he has been plotting to marry the girl.
From The Green Rust by Edgar Wallace
