distribute
verb (used with object)
to divide and give out in shares; deal out; allot.
has been distributing
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present perfect progressiveof distribute (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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Surfing legend Archie Kalepa has been distributing free supplies from the front yard of his Lahaina home with the help of friends and volunteers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2023
Marakie Tesfaye is a founder of Jegnit Ethiopia, a movement for uplifting women and girls that has been pushing for tax exemptions and has been distributing reusable pad kits to girls in Ethiopia,
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2023
This month, the charity has been distributing instant Thanksgiving from its two locations, on Good Hope Road in Southeast and here on Seventh Street NW.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 22, 2022
Saudi Aramco has been distributing $18.76 billion to shareholders per quarter.
From Reuters ● Aug. 2, 2022
“Since yesterday, Prospers aunt has been distributing posters all over Venice,” Victor explained, “with a picture of Prosper and Bo.”
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
