groom
noun
a bridegroom.
have been grooming
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present perfect progressiveof groom.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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Fox News hired Jones in 2018 and executives have been grooming him for a larger role since he arrived.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
The move is not a surprise considering the Capitals long have been grooming Reirden for the role, and he has been on the cusp of such an opportunity with other teams.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 29, 2018
Mutharika, a former World Bank economist who had been accused of despotism and mishandling the economy in his final months, appeared to have been grooming his Foreign Minister brother Peter as his successor.
From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2012
Still, his defense is considered outstanding and the Red Sox have been grooming him as their shortstop of the future.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 22, 2012
All day long I have been grooming myself to look spic and span at the review held in honor of the Secretary when he opened the new wing to the camp.
From Biltmore Oswald The Diary of a Hapless Recruit by Dick Dorgan
