institute
verb (used with object)
has been instituting
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present perfect progressiveof institute (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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On top of that, he pointed out that Micron has been instituting long-term agreements, which lock in contracts with customers to sell capacity in advance and can limit volatility down the road.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
China has been instituting increasingly restrictive laws on cryptocurrencies in recent years.
From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2021
The National Book Foundation, which presents the prizes, has been instituting changes behind the scenes as well, tweaking the nomination process.
From New York Times ● Nov. 11, 2012
Rosenthal say that Sulzberger's single greatest achievement has been instituting a philosophy that values people almost as much as their copy.
From Time Magazine Archive
