fancy
adjective
ornamental; decorative; not plain.
have been fancying
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present perfect progressiveof fancy.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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For weeks I have been fancying myself the proud possessor of the hunt cup.
From The Illustrious Prince by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
They have been fancying that you must have met with some accident, or run off to sea.”
From Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures by William H. C. Groome
And yet, I should be almost sorry to go back again, lest I should have my ideas disturbed by finding places and people different from what I have been fancying them all this time.
From Janet's Love and Service by Margaret M. (Margaret Murray) Robertson
I may be mistaken, but these last few days I have been fancying you were avoiding each other.
From Till the Clock Stops by J. J. (John Joy) Bell
"And you have been fancying all kinds of reasons for it, I suppose!" said Mrs. Vincent.
From Rosy by Mrs. Molesworth
