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has been drafting
  • present perfect progressive of draft (3rd person singular).

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For several years, the federal agency has been drafting guidelines to "help ensure appropriate labeling of plant-based products that are marketed and sold as alternatives to milk."

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2023

“To those who would say, ‘Why do it now, there are only nine days left the president’s term?’” said Joe Neguse of Colorado, who has been drafting messaging guidance for the party.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2021

The agency has been drafting its policy outside of public view.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2015

The Justice Ministry has been drafting a relevant revision to the criminal code for years now and what it is missing is pressure on parliament to act and make the revisions.

From Forbes • Nov. 24, 2014

He has been drafting the speech on yellow legal pads and working with his speech writers.

From Reuters • Jan. 21, 2013