kill
verb (used with object)
to deprive of life in any manner; cause the death of; slay.
has been killing
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present perfect progressiveof kill (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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A study published Monday offers clarity on a more than decade-long marine mystery: What has been killing the velvety sunflower sea star?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2025
It also pulled strong ratings in the coveted 18-49 demographic and has been killing it on streaming, as THR previously reported.
From Salon ● Dec. 2, 2023
They then offered the sort of hope that has been killing Spurs fans for years, a stirring comeback with wild scenes of celebration at Richarlison's leveller transformed into desolation as Jota struck.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2023
But this supernatural gathering has attracted the attention of a hunter who has been killing witches for centuries, and Lucky is in his crosshairs.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 1, 2023
As soon as we all sit down in the cafeteria, Keisha announces to Albert, “Okay. This has been killing me. All. Day. Long.”
From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
