woo
verb (used with object)
to seek the favor, affection, or love of, especially with a view to marriage.
has been wooing
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present perfect progressiveof woo (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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He has been wooing CNN CEO Mark Thompson to remain at the network after the deal closes, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
There has also been a stepping up in deals within private markets, including property, specifically offices, logistics and rental housing, where Beijing has been wooing capital to help provide accommodation.
From Reuters ● Sep. 6, 2021
As for the Clippers, their focus this year has been wooing the Raptors’ Leonard home to Southern California.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 11, 2019
Gov. Kate Brown faces a challenge from Republican Knute Buehler, a state lawmaker who describes himself as a moderate and who has been wooing the party faithful, soft-right Democrats, and unaffiliated voters.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 4, 2018
He has been wooing me now close on two years.
From Letters of Two Brides by Honoré de Balzac
