climb
verb (used without object)
to go up or ascend, especially by using the hands and feet or feet only.
has been climbing
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present perfect progressiveof climb (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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"The stock market has been climbing a wall of worry and has been able to rally on stronger earnings and stable interest rates, but a rising rate environment is another thing altogether."
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
Snapchat’s user growth worldwide has been climbing, fueled by India and Pakistan, but investor confidence in the company has been waning as it loses money.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026
The infectious track about owning your own power has been climbing up the charts and popping up on social media feeds thanks to its dance trend.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
Since the Netflix debut of the documentary “The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel,” Forbes reports that “Can’t Stop” has been climbing the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2026
Well, ever since the fight," resumed Henkel, "Darrin has been climbing up again in class favor.
From Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
