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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