shirk
verb (used with object)
to evade (work, duty, responsibility, etc.).
has been shirking
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present perfect progressiveof shirk (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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The South China Morning Post reported that the company is now down to around 100 people and has been shirking severance payments.
From Slate ● Jan. 25, 2023
Aguinaga also disagrees with Goff’s allegation that Albany has been shirking commitments to help historically marginalized students.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 5, 2021
