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have been regretting

  • present perfect progressive of regret.

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And, while they have been regretting that decision as his direct running and silky skills tormented them in Philadelphia, anyone connected with Chelsea can't fail but to be excited by what they saw.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2025

Things happen that we never get over, yet somehow we go on, fixated or not fixated on what might have been, regretting the lyrics of our life or making the best of an imperfect tune.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 10, 2024

“I bought it in New York and have been regretting it ever since.”

From Seattle Times Nov. 17, 2014

Ever since we met yesterday I have been regretting that I did not mention it to you—I do not wish it to be known that I am in England.”

From Mysterious Mr. Sabin by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

At the sight of me Mina's eyebrows went up and he chuckled, "Indeed," said he, "it has been a dull day, and I have been regretting that I let you off so easily this morning."

From The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir