has been extending
- present perfect progressive of extend (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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While Yamamoto hasn’t pitched since June 15 because of a strained rotator cuff, he said he is now pain-free and has been extending the distance of his flat-ground long toss sessions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2024
In mainland China, Evergrande has been extending its debt repayment obligations, though creditors are growing impatient.
From Reuters ● Jul. 25, 2022
“Vice President Biden has been extending his advice for months, and he did so again on the air last night,” said deputy campaign manager Kate Bedingfied.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 1, 2020
Hip-hop has been extending its tendrils into gospel for well over a decade now, but sometimes the influence is overt.
From New York Times ● Dec. 6, 2018
For many decades Russia has been extending her influence into North Mongolia, patiently and persistently, and now through trade and employment she has the country in her grasp.
From A Wayfarer in China Impressions of a trip across West China and Mongolia by Kendall, Elizabeth Kimball
