mask
noun
a covering for all or part of the face, worn to conceal one's identity.
has been masking
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present perfect progressiveof mask (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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Analysts say a relatively steady unemployment rate has been masking churn beneath the surface.
From Barron's ● Mar. 15, 2026
