has been destroying
- present perfect progressive of destroy (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The U.S. has been destroying its remaining stockpiles at U.S.
From Reuters ● Jul. 7, 2023
The King County Sheriff’s office has been destroying forfeited guns, but the ordinance ensures that practice continues, Council Chair Joe McDermott said.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 6, 2018
Ethanol has been destroying lawn-mower engines for years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2018
He says the library has been destroying its reference stock with no public consultation, no records kept of what has been destroyed and apparently no disposal policy guidelines for anyone to follow.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 22, 2012
I knew it was only her being driven out to that miserable governess life that has been destroying her!’ and he quite glared upon poor innocent Honor as a murderess.
From Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster by Yonge, Charlotte Mary