announce
verb (used with object)
to make known publicly or officially; proclaim; give notice of.
have been announcing
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present perfect progressiveof announce.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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As a result, many of the major supermarkets have been announcing pay deals over the past few weeks.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2024
Hospital systems across the country have been announcing layoffs this year, citing the pressure of growing expenses.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2023
It is only one among a flurry of plans and initiatives cruise companies have been announcing in recent years as they try to convince the public they are serious about combating climate change.
From New York Times ● Nov. 27, 2022
Scott has since been quiet about donations from her and her husband, Dan Jewett, in an attempt to avoid media attention, though organizations who are receiving money from the couple have been announcing the gifts.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2022
“I’ve been promoted,” Percy said before Harry could even ask, and from his tone, he might have been announcing his election as supreme ruler of the universe.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
