nominate
verb (used with object)
to propose (someone) for appointment or election to an office.
have been nominating
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present perfect progressiveof nominate.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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It was a convention that many thought should have been nominating Mr. Cuomo, but he chose not to run, despite leading in the polls as late as December 1991.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 1, 2015
The Bruins, almost weekly, have been nominating linebacker Eric Kendricks for conference defensive player of the week, but against Colorado, Jim Mora thought Kendricks’ play was off the charts.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2014
