monitor
noun
(especially formerly) a student appointed to assist in the conduct of a class or school, as to help take attendance or keep order.
has been monitoring
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present perfect progressiveof monitor (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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Giese said she has been monitoring the work contractors have been doing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Aarthi Swaminathan has been monitoring the slow U.S. housing market.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Vanda Research has been monitoring activity among individual investors for any signs of a comeback as the U.S. stock market pulls back this month amid volatility surrounding the artificial-intelligence trade.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
The CMA has been monitoring developments and exploring the merits of work in this area.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Archibald said she has been monitoring reports that the Trump administration is considering an overhaul of U.S. steel tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
