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have been basking

  • present perfect progressive of bask.

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Joyful, queer-centered love stories have been basking in the glow of both critical and popular acclaim lately, and rightfully so.

From Salon Oct. 1, 2023

On Sunday, when he might have been basking in praise from Harvey victims he visited Saturday in Texas and Louisiana, he was instead overtaken by actions half a world away.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2017

Already, Ryan and Katsuyama have been basking in the blaze of media surrounding the book.

From BusinessWeek Apr. 2, 2014

As the country's kingmaker, Wilders might have been basking in his moment of triumph.

From Time Oct. 4, 2010

Numbers of the worn-out old folk have been basking in the sun for hours daily.

From Metlakahtla and the North Pacific Mission by Stock, Eugene