nurse
noun
a person formally educated and trained in the care of the sick or infirm.
has been nursing
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present perfect progressiveof nurse (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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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
France forward Mateta, 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
In the meantime, they are working to secure Nala’s release from the pound, where she has been nursing her injuries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2025
Herbert, who has been nursing a sprained right ankle for more than a month, motioned about the transgression to the referee, who threw a flag for roughing the passer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2024
The poor woman sank on the nearest chair, as some one who has been nursing a patient that suddenly turns out to have small-pox or leprosy.
From The Iron Game A Tale of the War by Henry F. (Henry Francis) Keenan
