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has been aching

  • present perfect progressive of ache (3rd person singular).

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All USC’s star running back knows is every Wednesday his acupuncturist will put them in whatever muscle has been aching that week.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 21, 2024

Their 4-year-old daughter has been aching to start preschool since she saw her older brother do so last year.

From Washington Post Aug. 10, 2020

Love does not know how his back, which has been aching lately, will respond to carrying his son’s 50-pound bag up and down Erin Hills’ challenging terrain.

From New York Times Jun. 13, 2017

Racing has been aching for another Triple Crown champion since Affirmed became the third horse in the 1970s to sweep the Derby, Preakness and Belmont.

From Washington Times Jun. 6, 2014

I have been thinking about him and my heart has been aching for him all the time.

From The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol by Ball, Alec