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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Helsinki Commission who has been counseling members of Congress on Russia sanctions, said it was not always clear to U.S. officials what assets would be affected.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2022
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
“It’s like putting all our issues into a frying pan and really heating them up,” said Dr. Atcheson, who has been counseling couples remotely.
From New York Times ● Mar. 27, 2020
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
