captain
noun
a person who is at the head of or in authority over others; chief; leader.
has been captaining
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present perfect progressiveof captain (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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Instead, he has been captaining Sussex in the County Championship and has scored three centuries against the red ball at an average of 68.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2023
James Hildreth has been captaining the Lions in the West Indies, and he has also been the leading run-scorer on the tour so far.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 8, 2011
