has been attacking
- present perfect progressive of attack (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Yemen's Houthi movement, which has been attacking commercial shipping in the region, have not yet commented.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2024
The Arakan Army is the well-trained military wing of the Rakhine ethnic minority seeking autonomy from the central government and has been attacking army outposts in the western state since mid-November.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 5, 2024
Since mid-June, an otter — which remains nameless — has been attacking and terrorizing surfers off the Santa Cruz coastline — in at least one case, stealing a board.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2023
The government has been attacking hepatitis C and hepatocellular carcinoma “very energetically” by providing free or low-cost treatment to a large section of the population.
From Nature ● Nov. 7, 2017
And then he tells lies to Achish, saying, that he has been attacking his own countrymen, the Jews.
From True Words for Brave Men by Kingsley, Charles
