Example Sentences

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If someone is asleep or has been drinking, carbon monoxide can be deadly, the C.D.C. says.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2022

“Who has been staying in shape and who has been drinking beer and eating pretzels?”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2020

Spicer looks like a man who has been drinking from a fire hose.

From Washington Post • Jan. 23, 2017

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