quarrel
noun
an angry dispute or altercation; a disagreement marked by a temporary or permanent break in friendly relations.
has been quarrelling
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present perfect progressiveof quarrel (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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"His face looked so set I'm afraid he has been quarrelling with Angelica," said the old lady.
From The Builders by Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson
Mr. Neville," she said, "Sam has been quarrelling with me every minute while I'm doing my best in that horrid tub of water.
From The Common Law by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
There is a Hobart Town man here, who has a young wife, with whom he has been quarrelling for the last month.
From Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone by Beach, Charles A.
