copy
noun
an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original.
has been copying
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present perfect progressiveof copy (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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Genius, a platform that music fans can use to look up and annotate lyrics, says Google has been copying its lyrics for years.
From The Verge ● Dec. 3, 2019
For years industry has been copying the lotus.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2013
After Google's accusations on Tuesday that Microsoft's Bing has been copying its search results, Microsoft is trying to set the record straight.
From Inc ● Feb. 3, 2011
"She has been copying it," said I, "with a string or ribbon, which no doubt she tied too tightly."
From Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
"I've brought the papers on this case that old Berry has been copying."
From Lewis Rand by Mary Johnston
