patch
noun
a small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place.
has been patching
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present perfect progressiveof patch (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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It would certainly be a welcome change for a team that has been patching things together all season; nearly every game has involved an update of where each injured player stands in his recovery.
From New York Times ● May 2, 2019
