find
verb (used with object)
to come upon by chance; meet with.
has been finding
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present perfect progressiveof find (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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One challenge has been finding drones that aren’t made with Chinese components, though U.S.-made options are now emerging.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Arrington has been finding old-school ways to better insulate his farm from the problems affecting far-flung supply chains.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
The challenge has been finding something that delivers sugar's familiar flavor while avoiding excess calories, tooth decay, and increased risks of obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 13, 2026
Over its first two seasons — that’s around 19 hours of television — “Yellowjackets” has been finding its way back to the beginning.
From Salon ● Feb. 10, 2025
The sergeant has been finding fault, but he is as proud of you all as I am.
From The Young Castellan A Tale of the English Civil War by George Manville Fenn
