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has been chafing

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

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Berlusconi, a three-time premier, has been chafing over the election victory by Meloni’s party.

From Seattle Times Oct. 21, 2022

All along, Ike has been chafing under the conflicting and sometimes inept advice from his campaign managers.

From Time Magazine Archive

Since May 1992, Yugoslavia has been chafing under economic sanctions imposed by the U.N.

From Time Magazine Archive

Ever since, the A. F. of L. has been chafing at this automobile settlement.

From Time Magazine Archive

But Lizzie has been chafing at the bit all day in the garage and I don't mind a ride.

From Wild Wings A Romance of Youth by Piper, Margaret Rebecca