dominate
verb (used with object)
has been dominating
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present perfect progressiveof dominate (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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“Spooky season” is typically reserved for the weeks leading up to Halloween, but horror has been dominating all year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Owing to his excellent work — and all that screen time — playing a charmer whose exuberance masks a deep inner turmoil, Culkin has been dominating the season’s early awards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2025
Other variants, including HK.3, have diverged from the EG.5 variant, nicknamed “Eris,” that has been dominating in the U.S. since August.
From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2023
But also, the hurricane has been dominating the news as well, and so naturally they just want to know if they’re going to be out of school.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2023
Recalled flanker Marcell Coetzee has been dominating opposition back rows for Ulster and Bulls regularly over the last few seasons.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2022
