rush
verb (used without object)
to move, act, or progress with speed, impetuosity, or violence.
has been rushing
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present perfect progressiveof rush (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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Iran has been rushing oil and goods in and out of its ports since a preliminary peace deal signed in June lifted a U.S. blockade and dialed back enforcement actions against Tehran’s so-called shadow fleet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
UBS has been rushing to close the deal well before the end of this quarter, seeking swift approvals from regulators worldwide, to provide greater certainty for Credit Suisse clients and employees.
From Reuters ● May 31, 2023
Neither the governor nor the Legislature has been rushing into this, despite Newsom’s oratory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2023
Since June, Parsons-Meares has been rushing to fulfill orders for 178 pairs of pants, 120 vests and 125 dickies for “Hamilton” alone.
From New York Times ● Sep. 7, 2021
Yes, it is the fault of that young fellow who has been rushing around in all the empty huts among the hills, looking for his fire-red ox.
From The Norwegian Fairy Book by Clara Stroebe
