toy
noun
an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.
has been toying
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present perfect progressiveof toy (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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For 10 years, in academic books and papers, he has been toying with a category of memory he introduces here to the general reader: the Rilkean memory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
Lange, whose recent projects include “American Horror Story” and “The Politician,” has been toying with the idea of retirement for a while now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2023
Manager Dave Martinez said Harris has been toying with his mechanics and arm angles during camp and admitted Harris’s mechanics were a bit off during his bullpen session Sunday.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 31, 2022
The two-time Olympic champion has been toying for years with the only quadruple jump in figure skating that has never been landed in competition.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 31, 2022
Since the arrival at Hogwarts of Viktor Krum, Bulgarian Seeker and hero of the last World Quidditch Cup, Miss Granger has been toying with both boys’ affections.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
