billow
noun
a great wave or surge of the sea.
has been billowing
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present perfect progressiveof billow (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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Smoke has been billowing over the city during one of its busiest weekends of the year, with the Edinburgh festivals in full swing.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2025
Crews arrived at the Clearway Disposal scrap metal recycling business at 13:02 GMT and thick black smoke has been billowing from the East Twin Road site.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2021
Smoke has been billowing across Naples and nearby areas for days, raising fears that the volcano was erupting.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 13, 2017
