campaign
noun
the competition by rival political candidates and organizations for public office.
has been campaigning
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present perfect progressiveof campaign (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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Her London-based son Kim Aris has been campaigning to get Myanmar authorities to offer proof that she is alive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Her family has been campaigning for tougher legislation named after her.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026
First Lady Brigitte Macron has been campaigning against cyberbullying for years.
From Barron's ● Mar. 31, 2026
His mother, Helen Blythe, has been campaigning the government to "act immediately" to roll out spare allergy pens in school ever since.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
Matthew Lillard has been campaigning for a while.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
