fan
noun
any device for producing a current of air by the movement of a broad surface or a number of such surfaces.
have been fanning
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present perfect progressiveof fan.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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Engineers and executives who cut their teeth at the Musk-led powerhouse have been fanning out over the past few years as space-industry founders and investors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Day after day over the past two weeks, outreach workers with the city and nonprofit groups have been fanning out through the Zone to prepare people and guide them toward other housing.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2023
In Germany, strong winds have been fanning the blaze about 30 miles southwest of Berlin, prompting officials to declare an emergency Saturday.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 19, 2022
Amazon salespeople have been fanning out to cities across the country to knock on doors, make cold calls or approach building managers on the street to urge them to install the device.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 22, 2021
They have been fanning the flames for a long time.
From The French Revolution - Volume 2 by John Durand
