scar
noun
a mark left by a healed wound, sore, or burn.
has been scarring
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present perfect progressiveof scar (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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A near-erasure that’s almost impossible to comprehend, its effect on the filmmaker’s family has been scarring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2024
