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I have been hearing #1 (permalink) Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:58 am   I have been hearing		  
Hi,
I have been hearing rumors ...
I am feeling ...
I am loving ..
I heard 'stative' verb cannot be in continuous tenses, but I can see this type of sentence everywhere(not from native speakers). Is this right way?
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I have been hearing #2 (permalink) Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:42 am   I have been hearing		  
Hi HK,

When we use one of these verbs in the continuous form, we are using them with a different meaning - not with their first meaning. 'I have been hearing' suggests that these rumours have been told to you. 'I am feeling' refers to your state of mind or health as in: I am feeling very excited at the idea/I am feeling very tired. 'I am loving' suggests: I am enjoying something very much.

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I have been hearing #3 (permalink) Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:31 am   I have been hearing		  
Thanks, I got it.
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