(1) Expressing ongoing duration until a specific point in the future:
Examples:
- She will have been living in London for ten years by 2025.
- They will have been working on the project non-stop for a week by tomorrow.
- I will have been studying French for six months by the end of this year.
- By the time she retires, she will have been teaching at the university for 30 years.
- He will have been waiting for the bus for over an hour when it finally arrives.
(2) Speculating about an ongoing action or event in the future:
Examples:
- By next week, they will have been traveling around the world for several months.
- I wonder how tired they will be after they have been running the marathon for hours.
- By the time he arrives, we will have been waiting for him for a long time.
- Will they have been practicing their performance all day by the time the concert starts?
- I imagine the garden will look beautiful after it has been blooming for weeks.
(3) Emphasizing a continuous action or event that will be completed in the future:
Examples:
- By this time next year, I will have been saving money for my dream vacation.
- They will have been working tirelessly to meet the deadline for months.
- By the end of the day, she will have been cleaning the entire house.
- By the time you come back, I will have been finishing the final touches on the project.
- They will have been rehearsing the play extensively before the opening night.
(4) Narrating ongoing actions or events in a hypothetical situation:
Examples:
- If she wins the competition, she will have been practicing her skills diligently.
- If they reach their fundraising goal, they will have been organizing events tirelessly.
- If it rains tomorrow, they will have been waiting for a sunny day for weeks.
- If she gets the job, she will have been pursuing her dream career for years.
- If they pass the exam, they will have been studying consistently.
(5) Indicating regret or disappointment about an ongoing action or event:
Examples:
- I’m sorry, I will not have been attending the party as I will be out of town.
- Unfortunately, they will not have been supporting the event due to scheduling conflicts.
- I won’t have been working on that project as I will have been focused on other priorities.
- Sadly, she won’t have been participating in the competition due to an injury.
- They won’t have been able to finish the marathon due to exhaustion.
(6) Expressing assumptions or predictions about ongoing actions or events:
Examples:
- By the time they arrive, the guests will have been waiting for the party to start.
- I believe that by the end of the year, technology will have been advancing rapidly.
- By next summer, they will have been dating for a year, so they might get engaged.
- The construction work will have been going on for months, causing delays in traffic.
- By the time the movie ends, the audience will have been laughing and crying.
(7) Describing ongoing actions or events that lead up to a future milestone:
Examples:
- By the time he turns 18, he will have been studying for his driver’s license.
- They will have been saving money diligently to buy their dream house by the end of the year.
- She hopes that by graduation day, she will have been completing her degree successfully.
- By the end of the month, they will have been working on the project, inching closer to completion.
- By the time the ceremony starts, the choir will have been rehearsing the songs for weeks.
(8) Discussing ongoing processes or situations that may change or end in the future:
Examples:
- The technology industry will have been evolving rapidly, and we can expect more innovations.
- By the time they retire, the business landscape will have been transforming significantly.
- Climate change will have been affecting ecosystems and weather patterns worldwide.
- By next year, their company will have been expanding its operations into new markets.
- By the end of the decade, renewable energy sources will have been replacing traditional ones.
(9) Talking about ongoing actions or events that have been happening continuously in the past and will continue in the future:
Examples:
- Since he joined the company, he will have been working on various projects.
- They will have been traveling the world, exploring different cultures and countries.
- She will have been writing a novel, pouring her creativity into the story.
- Since their wedding day, they will have been building a strong and loving relationship.
- He will have been playing the piano, honing his skills and musicality.
(10) Highlighting ongoing habits or routines that will persist in the future:
Examples:
- By next month, I will have been practicing yoga for five years, maintaining my well-being.
- They will have been jogging every morning, keeping themselves fit and healthy.
- She will have been meditating daily, finding inner peace and tranquility.
- By the time he retires, he will have been enjoying his hobby of painting for decades.
- They will have been volunteering at the shelter, making a positive impact on the community.