toy
noun
an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.
have been toying
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present perfect progressiveof toy.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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Namrata Nangia and her husband have been toying with the idea of having another child since their five-year-old daughter was born.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2025
Other sectors have been toying with the technology for years, but have yet to implement any applications at scale.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 30, 2023
While it’s unlikely we’ll see drastic change any time soon, it appears tech companies have been toying with the idea of watching videos and taking photos from the wrist.
From The Verge ● Dec. 10, 2021
"They have been toying with the idea for months."
From Reuters ● Sep. 21, 2016
“You have been toying with us, Orddu,” he whispered.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
