exchange
verb (used with object)
to give up (something) for something else; part with for some equivalent; change for another.
has been exchanging
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present perfect progressiveof exchange (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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A mother of a customer service agent on the Diamond Princess has been exchanging text messages with her daughter, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of losing her job.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2020
Be Safe has been exchanging EPS for Polypropylene cells, which it said were "fully recyclable" and "more durable".
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2020
Adams has been exchanging emails and recordings with the pianist: "I'm very curious, with the soloist, about what his take on it is."
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2012
“The Japanese government has been watching the situation closely with interest and has been exchanging information with the U.S.,”
From BusinessWeek ● Feb. 25, 2012
For some time Havana has been exchanging its prosperous Western look for Iron-Curtain drab.
From Time Magazine Archive
