- present perfect progressive of observe (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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As someone who has been observing international scientific collaborations for many decades—and seen previous iterations of these kinds of crackdowns—I’ve come to conclude that U.S. policymakers don’t understand what science is actually “for.”
From Scientific American • Oct. 10, 2023
Gen. Flynn has been observing China’s military development for several years based on several deployments to the region, including a stint commanding the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii.
From Washington Times • Mar. 1, 2023
As a journalist, editor and bestselling author of "The Vanity Fair Diaries" and "The Diana Chronicles," Brown has been observing the British royal family for decades.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2022
Microsoft has been observing Nobelium’s latest campaign since May and has notified more than 140 companies targeted by the group, with as many as 14 believed to have been compromised.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2021
Harry, who has been observing the scene, asks the idle lieutenant.
From 'O Thou, My Austria!' by Schubin, Ossip
