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has been beating

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

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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