inform
verb (used with object)
to give or impart knowledge of a fact or circumstance to.
has been informing
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present perfect progressiveof inform (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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USC spokesperson Megan Jordan said in a statement the university has been informing students of the new loan limits and provided a list of “preferred” private lenders they can use.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
After all, Asia has been informing global internet culture for some time, whether it’s the spread of mukbangs from South Korea or VTubers coming out of Japan.
From Slate ● Jan. 16, 2025
“The OED has been informing the community about events, public safety and waste management,” OED spokesperson Karissa Braxton said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 8, 2023
But this movie has been informing me, vexing me and haunting me since.
From New York Times ● Sep. 8, 2021
A Justice Department official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal procedures said the agency has been informing D.C. police of its efforts to position federal law enforcement on city streets.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 4, 2020
