rivet
noun
a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together, usually made with a head at one end, the other end being hammered into a head after insertion.
has been riveting
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present perfect progressiveof rivet (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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Around the world, the story of the missing Titanic submersible and its rescue operation's race against time has been riveting onlookers.
From Reuters ● Jun. 22, 2023
Yes, these particular episodes will be eligible for next year’s Emmys, but the way Seehorn has conveyed Kim Wexler’s despair and guilt and self-loathing has been riveting and will undoubtedly linger in voters’ minds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2022
But his sudden transformation into desperate truth teller this week has been riveting.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2011
