has been replacing
- present perfect progressive of replace (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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SGN, which manages the gas network in the south of England, says it has been replacing 10 miles of ageing pipework.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2026
For decades, technology has been replacing human functions in recording, making it progressively easier—and cheaper—for amateurs to churn out commercial tracks, even if they’re not gifted singers or producers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
The company has been replacing the insulation on recalled devices with silicone foam, and expects to be done by December 2022.
From Reuters ● Aug. 21, 2022
It’s not just driven by climate concerns: In the U.S., natural gas has been replacing coal for years for economic reasons, though coal has rebounded this year due to a surge in natural gas prices.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2021
For twenty years it has been replacing the older barracks everywhere, as fast as they rotted or were torn down.
From The Battle with the Slum by Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August)
