venture
noun
an undertaking involving uncertainty as to the outcome, especially a risky or dangerous one.
have been venturing
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present perfect progressiveof venture.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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Over the past few years, hotel chains have been venturing into the short-term rental market, a domain long dominated by peer-to-peer platforms populated by individuals moonlighting in hospitality.
From Washington Post ● May 6, 2022
But as their numbers surged and support from the Israeli government and Jewish philanthropies declined, ultra-Orthodox Israelis have been venturing outside their neighborhoods.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 6, 2022
Hybrid stripers are fair on rattletraps on the first significant drop out of coves 10-25’, but they have been venturing into coves chasing baitfish.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 24, 2020
However, he and his partner Shona have been venturing out in the early hours of the morning for exercise to avoid crowds.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2020
I have been venturing upon your foundations, a little to dissemble.
From Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) Sir Martin Mar-All; The Tempest; An Evening's Love; Tyrannic Love by John Dryden
