injure
verb (used with object)
to do or cause harm of any kind to; damage; hurt; impair.
has been injuring
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present perfect progressiveof injure (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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"Yes; but Lucy has been injuring her health by her close study," remarked the more observant Sophy.
From Lucy Raymond Or, The Children's Watchword by Agnes Maule Machar
Last year the great attraction was the Osborne twine-binder, for every one was interested in getting rid of the wire that has been injuring the thrashers and hurting the digestion of the stock.
From Two Years in Oregon by Wallis Nash
