book
noun
a handwritten or printed work of fiction or nonfiction, usually on sheets of paper fastened or bound together within covers.
have booked
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present perfectof book.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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They have booked a cruise to Southeast Asia and are helping their daughter plan her wedding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
That said, markets have booked an incredible amount of “buffer” over the past two months, with the S&P 500 up more than 16% over the second quarter and the tech-focused Nasdaq gaining just under 25%.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
If you have booked a flight and it is cancelled the airline is obliged to get you to your destination or offer a refund.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
Can you name all the nations who have booked their place at next summer's 2026 men's World Cup?
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2025
Within days, she and her dentist husband have booked a flight to Maine for early June.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
