dream
noun
a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
have been dreaming
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present perfect progressiveof dream.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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"I have been dreaming about this since I was a little kid, so this is pretty crazy."
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Since the team event was introduced to the Olympics in 2014, the Americans have been dreaming of a moment like Sunday night.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
Now, an unusually long lull in nighttime bombardments of the city by Russian forces is allowing residents to do something they have been dreaming of — finally getting some sleep.
From New York Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
"I have been dreaming of going to the beach and inhaling salty air. We have been missing it a lot. But safety is a top priority," said Svitlana, a resident of the Odesa region.
From Reuters ● Aug. 12, 2023
“It seems to me that I have been dreaming a horrid dream for four years, and now the nightmare is gone.”
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
