remark
verb (used with object)
to say casually, as in making a comment.
have been remarking
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present perfect progressiveof remark.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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Some of our family members have been remarking that this is harmful to the children.
From Slate ● Jul. 26, 2021
One thing that folks at our office have been remarking on is that “covid” sounds sort of like “corvid,” like the bird family that crows are part of.
From Slate ● Feb. 11, 2020
Hence, few of those mansions are built, or even restored, on whose gloomy character I have been remarking; and our proudest nobility now condescend to inhabit the cheerful, though humble, Cottage.
From A Morning's Walk from London to Kew by Richard Phillips
I want you to find out just how you are situated in regard to the gentleman we have been remarking upon, and, to be plain, I've set my heart on your marrying him.'
From Clemence The Schoolmistress of Waveland by Retta Babcock
For several days Margaret and I have been remarking the second mate’s bloodshot eyes and pain-lined face and wondering if he were sick.
From The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
