lobby
noun
an entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer.
has been lobbying
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present perfect progressiveof lobby (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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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
Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang has been lobbying for a long time for the ability to export advanced semiconductor chips to China in the face of opposition from both Washington and Beijing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
The funding is a triumph for the National Council on Problem Gambling, which has been lobbying for federal funding toward gambling addiction programs since it was founded in 1972.
From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026
They pushed back on claims that the decision was linked to ongoing negotiations over drug prices, in which industry has been lobbying hard for the NHS to approve more and pay more for medicines.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2025
The sector has been lobbying the government following the announcement of the Autumn budget earlier this week.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2025
