promise
noun
a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one.
have been promising
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present perfect progressiveof promise.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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“Iranian officials have been promising escalation if diplomacy fails,” InTouch Capital Markets’ analysts’ team says in commentary, citing a media report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
For decades, ministers have been promising to ensure people with learning disabilities and autism will be supported to live in their own homes in their communities - but hundreds are still stuck in hospital.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2025
Although initial reports have been promising and the injury doesn’t look to be severe, it’s unclear how much Kelce will be able to play, if at all.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2023
Through that lens, there have been promising signs for each player.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 9, 2023
I have been promising them all my life to others—have I found them myself?
From Yeast: a Problem by Charles Kingsley
