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has been hunting
  • present perfect progressive of hunt (3rd person singular).

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Sean McAloon, huntsman with the Fermanagh Harriers, said he has been hunting from the age of two and is opposed to any ban.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

TMZ, which has been hunting politicians during the congressional recess, spotted Graham eating a resort breakfast, walking around with a bubble wand, and getting on Space Mountain.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The main purchasers of Russian oil are India and China, though New Delhi has been hunting for other sources.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Dustin Crum, who has been hunting pythons for a decade, took home $1,500 for capturing the longest snake in the competition, an 11-footer.

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2023

So far, our work has been hunting out these risks and listing them.

From Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts by Bailey, Roy Rutherford