Example Sentences

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Over the past 15 years, Stevanovic has been hiking icy slopes, meditating in deep snow and plunging into frozen lakes as part of a routine he believes offers health benefits and mental clarity.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

The area that Hoang has been hiking is a particularly dangerous area of the park.

From Washington Times • Mar. 7, 2023

The Bank of England has been hiking interest rates, but her lender has also been raising rates independently as well, she said.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2023

The dollar has been surging against other currencies in large part because the Fed has been hiking rates faster and by bigger margins than many other central banks.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2022

Federal Reserve has been hiking rates to fight soaring inflation.

From Reuters • Aug. 4, 2022