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has been nursing

  • present perfect progressive of nurse (3rd person singular).

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My bet is that Melania has been nursing a weird grudge about all this and simply felt compelled to say something.

From Slate Apr. 10, 2026

The France international, who has been nursing a knee issue, had an initial medical examination on Sunday followed by additional tests on Monday.

From BBC Feb. 2, 2026

Mateta, however, has been nursing a knee issue - the reason why Milan ordered additional tests for the France forward during his medical.

From BBC Feb. 2, 2026

Robinson, however, has been nursing hand and shoulder injuries.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 14, 2024

If you think me looking poorly to-day it is only from a headache, which Miss Martindale has been nursing so carefully and tenderly.'

From Heartsease, Or, the Brother's Wife by Yonge, Charlotte Mary