salute
verb (used with object)
to pay respect to or honor by some formal act, as by raising the right hand to the side of the headgear, presenting arms, firing cannon, dipping colors, etc.
has been saluting
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present perfect progressiveof salute (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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Squaw Valley, CA Dec. 20, 2004 - Since opening day this season, Squaw Valley USA has been saluting our troops with free lift tickets.
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