have been complimenting
- present perfect progressive of compliment.
Example Sentences
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Nacua, a fifth-round draft pick from BYU, continued to show why McVay and receivers coach Eric Yarber have been complimenting him since offseason workouts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2023
We can be sure, even so, that neither manager would have been complimenting their players to any great extent at half-time.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 10, 2012
I have been complimenting Mademoiselle on her English.
From Sir Tom by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)
Steve agreed instantly, and he might have been complimenting a first primer favorite so pleased was his tone.
From Then I'll Come Back to You by Evans, Larry
I have been complimenting your lady and Miss Venetia; but really, you, I should almost have thought it was some younger sister.'
From Venetia by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield
