appear
verb (used without object)
to come into sight; become visible.
have been appearing
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present perfect progressiveof appear.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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After all, dire warnings against productivity tools that turned out to yield enormous benefits for society have been appearing in the Times since at least 1928.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Hundreds of metal plaques have been appearing in places like Princes Street Gardens and The Meadows, sometimes accompanied by home-made displays.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2024
Defying the strict Islamic dress code, more women have been appearing unveiled in public places such as malls, restaurants and shops across the country since Amini's death.
From Reuters ● Oct. 22, 2023
His lawyers have been appearing everywhere on TV.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2023
Papi slows often for the speed bumps that have been appearing all over the city.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
