gear
have been gearing
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present perfect progressiveof gear.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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Adidas and its fellow World Cup sponsors from Budweiser to Marriott Bonvoy for years have been gearing up for the tournament set to take place across the U.S.,
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
In 2026 alone, three quantum companies have entered the public market in the U.S. following a lull in 2025, while others have been gearing up to make their trading debut.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
While shoppers have been gearing up for the holiday season and making lists of potential gifts, Wall Street has been growing wary.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 20, 2025
Since Activision announced the “Call of Duty” partnership, Barbz have been gearing up to support the music star — whether they have previous gaming experience or not.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2023
Hotels, restaurants and other businesses catering to tourists have been gearing up for the re-opening.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2021
