ferry
noun
a commercial service with terminals and boats for transporting persons, automobiles, etc., across a river or other comparatively small body of water.
has been ferrying
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present perfect progressiveof ferry (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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SpaceX, founded by billionaire Elon Musk, has been ferrying crews to and from the ISS every six months.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2024
Her daughter has been ferrying her to social engagements and helping her feel less isolated, but Myrna says she’s lost a cherished sense of freedom and spontaneity.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 17, 2023
Liberty Helicopters, based in Kearny, N.J., has been ferrying tourists around the city for 29 years, employs 100 people and flies 10 helicopters in the summer season, according to Chris Vellios, the chief operating officer.
From New York Times ● Jan. 31, 2016
A school bus from nearby Queen Victoria’s, a Ministry of defence boarding school, has been ferrying first time voters to the station.
From Newsweek
For many years Mark has been ferrying people across the river.
From The Violet Fairy Book by Lang, Andrew
