has been drinking
- present perfect progressive of drink (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Stan Poole, 83, who has been drinking in The Anglers for 67 years and was once its pianist, has his chance this week, but fails to choose the right key.
From BBC ● May 10, 2025
Al, the observant Muslim, makes a point of driving when a friend has been drinking.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 21, 2021
“Who has been staying in shape and who has been drinking beer and eating pretzels?”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2020
Since she has been drinking so much fit tea recently, she’s able to fit into the sample size.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2016
She finally ate some mango and has been drinking water, but she needs to rest often.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
