follow
verb (used with object)
to come after in sequence, order of time, etc..
has been following
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present perfect progressiveof follow (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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“I just wanted to come and get the facts of it,” said Moncrieffe, who has been following Banks’ music “since before he got famous.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
A quick note before we dive in: Slate has been following the troubled Senate candidacy of Graham Platner for months.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
Next week, though, he is flying to Atlanta, and he has been following reports of long lines at the airport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
Once known for being aggressive with deals meant to spur growth, Salesforce has been following a new playbook when it comes to mergers, according to Benioff’s remarks on the earnings call.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 11, 2026
And I don’t have to worry about that silence, that heavy, lasting silence that has been following us around since long before she left me in my room with the lights off.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
