make
verb (used with object)
to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc..
has been making
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present perfect progressiveof make (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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For 15 years, Roberto Lange, better known artistically as Helado Negro, has been making, beautiful humanistic electronic music that soothes the soul.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Morocco has been making a renewed push to claim Ceuta and Melilla, another Spanish enclave in North Africa.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
A conservation project in County Tyrone says it has been making progress tackling an invasive species that has been described as the UK's "most dangerous plant".
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Super Micro’s gross margins have been a key focus for investors in recent quarters, as the company has been making an expensive AI pivot and prioritizing capturing market share over profitability.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
These are all things the PT has been making me do.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
