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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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
The California Coastal Commission, usually the gatekeeper of the state’s beach access law, has been granting emergency waivers to local officials to make the decision whether to close their beaches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2020
After handing power to his brother Raul, the elder Castro said he regretted his treatment of gays, and Cuba has been granting increasing rights to gays in recent years.
From New York Times ● May 9, 2015
