diet
noun
food and drink considered in terms of its qualities, composition, and its effects on health.
has been dieting
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present perfect progressiveof diet (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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Amber has been dieting since she was 10, never considering that she might be in the enviable position of being envied.
From New York Times ● Jun. 27, 2010
