begin
verb (used without object)
to proceed to perform the first or earliest part of some action; commence; start.
have been beginning
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present perfect progressiveof begin.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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Queues have been beginning to build at the Port of Dover, although Mr Howe said this was normal for a Monday.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2022
The plane’s rapid descent began at the point when it would have been beginning to head to land, according to tracking data.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 21, 2022
“We’ve suffered an attrition of 20 attorneys since 2012, and we’ve only gotten over the budget hurdle this year and have been beginning to hire them back,” Mr. Samborn said.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 24, 2014
Safaa had started to talk a little more—might have been beginning to trust us.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
Well, sir," rejoined Dick, "I won't deny that of late I have been beginning to think that there is a good deal in your theories.
From Witness for the Defense by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
