listen
verb (used without object)
to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
has been listening
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present perfect progressiveof listen (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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Tantimonaco, the social-media consultant, has been listening to a lot of music from that year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
Like the Tori of the book, Amos has been listening to her muses her whole life.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2025
The self-proclaimed “huge Swiftie” has been listening to her music for “forever and a day,” but the class includes a range of fans.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 11, 2023
Claire Trageser: Katie has been listening in on her cell, following along as we go through the letters.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 5, 2023
The young maid who has been listening to our English gibberish offers us a pink perfumed hand towel, which Sandi accepts and waves like the flag for our side.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
