pant
verb (used without object)
to breathe hard and quickly, as after exertion.
have been panting
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present perfect progressiveof pant.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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And I have been panting on his bars, while all about me went the lisping laughter of my brother.
From The River and I by John G. Neihardt
Subconsciously I have been panting for Windyridge for months, and my soul recognised the place and leaped to the discovery instantaneously.
From Windyridge by W. Riley
