reverse
adjective
opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character.
has been reversing
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present perfect progressiveof reverse (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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He has been reversing this since taking the helm last May.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 9, 2025
Business at Seattle-based Amazon boomed during the pandemic but, like other tech companies, it has been reversing recent expansions as it faces economic uncertainty.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2023
The stock market has been reversing some of its recent rebound, gains that had been fueled by a batch of better-than-expected corporate earnings reports and a report that inflation had cooled in July.
From New York Times ● Aug. 22, 2022
In recent years, though, it has been reversing course to dramatic effect.
From Washington Post ● May 5, 2022
The state department has been reversing visa cancellations and US homeland security employees have been told by their department to comply with the ruling.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2017
