evacuate
verb (used with object)
to leave empty; vacate.
has been evacuating
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present perfect progressiveof evacuate (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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Sri Lanka's air force, backed by counterparts from India and Pakistan, has been evacuating stranded residents and delivering food and other supplies.
From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025
In agreement with the White Army and South Sudan's army, Unmiss has been evacuating wounded troops from the conflict zone.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2025
Australia has been evacuating its citizens and visa holders for more than a week from Kabul airport, where Canberra had urged people to travel in order to be ready for transport.
From Reuters ● Aug. 26, 2021
The Army has been evacuating homes in Cumbria and nearly 50 severe flood warnings remain in place.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2015
