rehearse
verb (used with object)
to practice (a musical composition, a play, a speech, etc.) in private prior to a public presentation.
has been rehearsing
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present perfect progressiveof rehearse (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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This region has been rehearsing climate change for generations.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 11, 2021
Meanwhile, the cast of 20 has been rehearsing in Burbank under veteran director Scott Faris.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2019
Bush has not held a public event since Thursday night and has been rehearsing intensively to get ready for the debate.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 14, 2015
The composer has just got back from Turkey, where the Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra has been rehearsing the concerto.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2014
Gilray, who has been rehearsing his part in the new original comedy from the Icelandic, ceases muttering and feels his way along his dark lobby.
From My Lady Nicotine A Study in Smoke by Maurice Brazil Prendergast
