welcome
interjection
(a word of kindly greeting, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure).
has been welcoming
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present perfect progressiveof welcome (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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The exclusive complex, in classic picture-postcard Switzerland scenery, has been welcoming leaders and the well-to-do and for more than 150 years.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
“Everyone has been welcoming — the transition period hasn’t been a problem because everyone has been great to me so far,” Kim said through an interpreter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2025
The Roman Baths has been welcoming visitors for almost two millennia, and in 2023 more than one million people toured its hot springs and other collections.
From Science Daily ● May 31, 2024
Tsai has been welcoming of all foreign dignitaries, serving and retired, from the U.S.,
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 26, 2022
Denmark has been welcoming Ukrainian refugees since the start of the Russian invasion and the Danish government has just passed a law that will allow them to stay for up to two years.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2022
