request
noun
the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition.
has been requesting
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present perfect progressiveof request (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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“Instead of using PTO, because he doesn’t have any, he has been requesting sick days. There is some friction involved. It’s a lot of jumping through hoops.”
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
Ms Graham said disruption at the port was "not necessary" and bosses "just need to pay the 10%" increase in wages that the union has been requesting for workers.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2022
Turkey said that it has been requesting the extradition of Kurdish militants and other suspects since 2017, but hasn’t received a positive response from Stockholm.
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2022
Malvo’s legal representation has been requesting a new sentencing hearing for years.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 9, 2022
There’s also the question of whether Washington will find a destination for Martin Erat, last year’s trade deadline pickup, who has been requesting a trade since November.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 5, 2014
