whisper
verb (used without object)
to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords.
has been whispering
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present perfect progressiveof whisper (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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Trump has been whispering with lawyer Todd Blanche on his left from time to time, but he is otherwise sitting still.
From BBC ● May 2, 2024
The shift has rankled members of the Writers Guild of America, which represents about 13,000 screenwriters and has been whispering about a potential strike.
From New York Times ● Nov. 18, 2019
“It appears that the same someone who has been whispering in old Marco’s ear, too,” Christie said.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 15, 2016
Christie insisted that “someone has been whispering in ol’ Marco’s ear” to encourage him to make such untrue negative talks.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 15, 2016
Michaelis looks up from Annie, who has been whispering in his ear.
From The Faith Healer A Play in Three Acts by William Vaughn Moody
