scuffle
verb (used without object)
to struggle or fight in a rough, confused manner.
has been scuffling
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present perfect progressiveof scuffle (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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“I trust him. I trust all of our guys. Tommy has been scuffling, and he came up with a big hit, and Gavin really came up big for us tonight.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2024
Ty France has been scuffling at the plate of late.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2023
“David has been scuffling a little bit but his three-run homer got us off to a good start and got the momentum going for us.”
From Washington Times ● May 2, 2023
Turner has been scuffling this month, hitting .187.
From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2021
They pick up a girl who has been scuffling around the back roads.
From Time Magazine Archive
