has been beating
- present perfect progressive of beat (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary has been beating the drum for greater regulatory flexibility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
Goldman trader answers why the so-called dumb money has been beating the pros this year.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2025
Jinded said he has been beating his drum, singing, praying and knocking on doors in the Nowhatta neighbourhood during Ramadan for 27 years.
From Reuters ● Apr. 20, 2023
The Green Party in England and Wales has been "beating expectations" year after year, deputy leader Amelia Womack has said.
From BBC ● May 6, 2022
“I needed three. No one has been beating you.”
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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