grade
noun
a degree or step in a scale, as of rank, advancement, quality, value, or intensity.
has been grading
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present perfect progressiveof grade (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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Alongside competition has been grading everything a player does, so there is no ambiguity as to where a player stands on the depth chart or in the program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
