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has been lobbying

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

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has been lobbying for two members of his pitching staff to be named replacement players: left-handed starter Justin Wrobleski and left-handed reliever Tanner Scott.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

The League Against Cruel Sports, which has been lobbying for a ban, welcomed Thursday's consultation launch.

From BBC Mar. 26, 2026

The company has been lobbying federal, state and local governments to make it easier to replace its copper networks with more modern technologies, in part because of the cost of upkeep.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 29, 2025

He has been lobbying, so far unsuccessfully, for the return of several orangutans in Vantara, including a smuggled animal intercepted in India and handed to the facility.

From Barron's Nov. 9, 2025

Perhaps Deuce has been lobbying Dad to throw more.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2025