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has been running

  • present perfect progressive of run (3rd person singular).

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But please, stop and consider the tankathon Utah has been running; the last thing the Jazz wanted was Kessler on the court winning games for them.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

In recent years, Murillo has been running the country’s day-to-day affairs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Even though the show has been running for decades, the creative team said each cast brings a new energy and tone.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

The findings come from a review of a voluntary screening service, funded by a charity working with bereaved families, that has been running in the UK since the early 1990s.

From BBC May 31, 2026

She has been running a half marathon every day for nearly a month since Chicago, and her body is suffering.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti