bask
verb (used without object)
to lie in or be exposed to a pleasant warmth.
have been basking
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present perfect progressiveof bask.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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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 Eugene Stock
