intervene
verb (used without object)
to come between disputing people, groups, etc.; intercede; mediate.
has been intervening
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present perfect progressiveof intervene (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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"The young generation feels India has been intervening in our country for many years," says Mosharraf Hossain, a 24-year-old sociology student.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2026
“While the RBI has been intervening to limit USD/INR upside, we believe there is a risk of spot breaking higher.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
More recently, the Chinese government has been intervening in foreign exchange markets to keep its currency from depreciating too rapidly.
From Slate ● Apr. 14, 2017
The Saudi-led coalition has been intervening on the side of the government since March 2015.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 16, 2016
Signs that Beijing has been intervening to support the yuan have helped shore up confidence too.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 7, 2016
