have been admiring
- present perfect progressive of admire.
Example Sentences
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I first saw these in a Mexico City design museum in 2018 and have been admiring them from afar ever since.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2021
I guess neither of us realized, before “Ban Bossy,” that other parents have been admiring the little guy’s leadership ability.
From Time ● Mar. 17, 2014
One last thing: I have been admiring Hayley's ring – a spiky bird.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 9, 2010
“My grandchildren have been admiring the tame marten that boy has on a chain,” said the old man as he approached.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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Why, I have been admiring your management of him!
From The Egoist by Meredith, George