receive
verb (used with object)
to take into one's possession (something offered or delivered).
has been receiving
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present perfect progressiveof receive (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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Vacaville vice mayor Michael Silva said the city has been receiving AI-generated public records requests, which are slowing its ability to respond to other legitimate requests submitted by residents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Harry said last year that he wanted to reconcile with his father, who was diagnosed two years ago with cancer and has been receiving treatment since.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
And since raving about his PortaSplit on X, he has also been co-opted into the community - he says he has been receiving curious messages about the air-conditioner every day.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
MP, which operates one of the world’s largest rare-earth mines in California, has been receiving government funding for years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
“Mr. McQuade has been receiving a series of urgent texts.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
