counsel
noun
advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another.
has been counseling
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present perfect progressiveof counsel (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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Nonetheless, Mr. Delikat said, his firm has been counseling clients ever since the court agreed to hear the cases that they should ensure that their policies are airtight because an increase in litigation is likely.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2023
Eriksen has been counseling neighbors to maintain calm during discussions with Maret officials, who, beyond the Zoom meeting, have invited residents to voice concerns at four well-attended backyard gatherings.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 24, 2021
Weitzman has been counseling people on gender identity and sexuality for nearly 30 years.
From Slate ● May 13, 2021
Zuboff, meanwhile, has been counseling politicians, criss-crossing the Atlantic for public forums from Los Angeles to Rome and hitting the podcast circuit.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2019
Ms. Platt attended a support group with Mr. Burnheimer, run by Wendy Myers, a licensed clinical social worker who has been counseling couples with cancer for 26 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2018
