grant
verb (used with object)
to bestow or confer, especially by a formal act.
has been granting
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present perfect progressiveof grant (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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Meanwhile, SAG-AFTRA has been granting waivers, or exemptions, to a select group of independent films and TV shows that are not affiliated with the major studios and streaming giants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2023
It turns out the Supreme Court has been granting certiorari in intellectual property cases at a pace we haven't seen before.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2022
France has been granting temporary European Union stay permits to Ukrainian refugees, which allows them to have access to schools and to work in the country.
From Reuters ● Mar. 27, 2022
Some report that Nike has been granting at least a few last-minute exemptions.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 14, 2022
Mr. Valls has been granting interviews to the Israeli news media before his visit in an attempt to go above the head of a reluctant Israeli government and appeal directly to the public.
From New York Times ● May 18, 2016
