establish
verb (used with object)
to found, institute, build, or bring into being on a firm or stable basis.
has been establishing
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present perfect progressiveof establish (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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Researchers investigating the great-tailed grackle, a bird that has been establishing new populations across North America in the past few decades, reveal that behavior might play a key role in their success.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2023
The most pressing concern has been establishing a regular rotation after the departure of two of the most impactful players in Young’s three seasons in Blacksburg, Va.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 12, 2022
Cole-Tindall said her most important work since taking office has been establishing a better relationship and improving communication with the staff and officers of the sheriff’s department.
From Seattle Times ● May 3, 2022
Medvedev’s thing has been establishing himself as the sport’s new leading player, at least on the hardcourts that suit his game and comfort zone far better than clay or grass for now.
From New York Times ● Jan. 28, 2022
Progress in Normal Schools.—While the state universities have been enjoying this marvelous development, nearly every state has been establishing normal schools for the professional preparation of teachers.
From Rural Life and the Rural School by Joseph Kennedy
