remain
verb (used without object)
to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified.
has been remaining
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present perfect progressiveof remain (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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According to John Lyman, the key to his family's 265 years of success has been remaining tied to the land as well as continuously diversifying offerings.
From BusinessWeek ● Apr. 9, 2010
"He says he had a detective down, father, for some weeks before the trial, and that one has been remaining there until quite lately."
From The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
Cecil has been remaining up, much against her grandmamma's wishes, who would have an argument every evening on the subject if she could.
From Floyd Grandon's Honor by Amanda Minnie Douglas
