attend
verb (used with object)
to be present at.
has been attending
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present perfect progressiveof attend (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Rich Swann, who has been attending games for more than 30 years, draws a distinction between the regular-season and post-season vibe.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
Matthew Turner, 38, has been attending Cheltenham Festival for nearly 20 years and says he still gets "that buzz" walking in and seeing the track.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
Kanter, 63 years old, has been attending and hosting these for around 40 years, ramping up conversations during stressful times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026
Yuka Okamura has been attending GrlSwirl’s group skates with her 10-year-old daughter for over five years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2025
“I trust he has been attending to his chores in the barn.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
