open
adjective
not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate.
has been opening
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present perfect progressiveof open (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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"Saudi Arabia has been opening up massively over the past decade," said Dr Neil Quilliam from the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House, the international think tank.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
Christopher has been opening for Mooney on the “Real Me / Fake Me” tour.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2025
The standup Emo Phillips has been opening for Yankovic on his tour this year.
From New York Times ● Nov. 6, 2022
But the announcements come as LucasFilm has been opening up and working with notable developers on upcoming licensed games.
From The Verge ● Jan. 25, 2022
What I mean is, that somebody has been opening that safe there in the corner, and reading our private letter-book, and finding out what we were bidding on important contracts.
From Tales of Fantasy and Fact by Matthews, Brander
