be
verb (used without object)
to exist or live.
has been being
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present perfect progressiveof be (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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They note rapid data center expansion has been being blamed for rising power prices across some states and concerns over environmental issues, noise driving wildlife away and giant humming fans irritating residents.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 24, 2026
For the past two years, Abbott’s “normal” has been being a pitcher who has had to adapt on the fly.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 9, 2022
He was saved two weeks ago from one of Latin America's dirtiest rivers and has been being treated at an animal rescue centre.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2022
And I was like, “Yeah, my training has been being in some theater rehearsal.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2022
The very structure of that religion which for centuries has been being built recognizes that principle, and it is written on its very door-posts.
From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II by Elizabeth Cady Stanton
