pervade
verb (used with object)
to become spread throughout all parts of.
has been pervading
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present perfect progressiveof pervade (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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Over the past ten days, the feeling has been pervading the Senate that there is going to be a trial.
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