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has been living

  • present perfect progressive of live (3rd person singular).

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If he has been living in New York for 40 years, there’s a good chance he has a network of friends around him.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

"For decades, the city has been living beyond its means and is now making up its budget deficits at the expense of tourism," he told AFP.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

Yermolaiev, 58, is a wealthy real estate developer, who has been living in Monaco.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

“Lethal Weapon” star Danny Glover has revealed he has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for years.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Enrique has been living with his mother for nearly two and a half years.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario