continue
verb (used without object)
to go on after suspension or interruption.
has been continuing
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present perfect progressiveof continue (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 investigation has been continuing for more than a year, but hasn’t resulted in a lawsuit against the company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
The study only looked at data up to 2024, however Emerton said the heatwaves already pummelling Europe this year suggest the trend has been continuing.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
This in turn led to a full public inquiry, which has been continuing since 2017.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2024
The long-term trend in the San Joaquin Valley, however, has been continuing subsidence across large stretches of farming areas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2023
War has been continuing these last few minutes.
From At Plattsburg by Allen French
