has been ducking

• present perfect progressive

  present perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.

  of duck (3rd person singular).
  duck

  noun

  any of numerous wild or domesticated web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, especially of the genus Anas and allied genera, characterized by abroad, flat bill, short legs, and depressed body.

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has been ducking

Megyn Kelly, the former Fox News star who now hosts a successful podcast, revealed to listeners this week that Mr. DeSantis has been ducking her invitations.

From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2023

He has been ducking questions from the press about the ballot initiative for months; his campaign didn’t return my calls.

From New York Times ● Sep. 26, 2018

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