purr
verb (used without object)
to utter a low, continuous, murmuring sound expressive of contentment or pleasure, as a cat does.
has been purring
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present perfect progressiveof purr (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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Since last January, Premier Hideki Tojo has been purring that the Filipinos would get their independence as soon as they are "really cooperating" with Japan.
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