man
noun
an adult male person.
has been manning
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present perfect progressiveof man (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 the last 75 years, one of John Wooden or Mike Krzyzewski has been manning a college basketball sideline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2022
This season, Smart has been manning the point, with Dennis Schroder — one of the team’s big off-season signings — also supplying heavy minutes.
From New York Times ● Nov. 11, 2021
An activist from the age of 12, the sociologist and writer has been manning the barricades for close to 70 years.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 3, 2019
Walker was Thompson’s latest partner and has been manning the time slot since the coach’s departure.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 19, 2012
"I still have doubts about him as a long-term answer, as I think most reasonable people do," said radio host Sandy Clough, who has been manning Denver's sports talk shows for more than 30 years.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 9, 2012
