scare
verb (used with object)
has been scaring
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present perfect progressiveof scare (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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Ms. Ortiz, 31, has been scaring herself a lot lately.
From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2018
"Somebody has been scaring his concern," suggested Mayo, left alone with Captain Dodge.
From Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 by Holman Day
"I know that Margaret has been scaring you about Rita Irvin," he said, "but on my word, sir, there was no need to do it."
From Dope by Sax Rohmer
