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has been exhausting

  • present perfect progressive of exhaust (3rd person singular).

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Speaking ahead of transmission, Elizabeth admitted the experience has been "exhausting" but worthwhile.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2025

That has been exhausting too, to be repeatedly mined for information that might provide the clarity the world craved, for a taste of her pain.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 20, 2023

The situation has been exhausting for Rosenqvist, who like just about everyone else, is tired of talking about contracts.

From Seattle Times Aug. 6, 2022

Particularly amid an onslaught of misinformation, "it has been exhausting to have these long conversations with families who are so hesitant and reluctant," she said.

From Salon Jan. 15, 2022

If this move to New York has been exhausting, she has nobody to blame but herself.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins