shriek
noun
a loud, sharp, shrill cry.
has been shrieking
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present perfect progressiveof shriek (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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And the Reform League has been shrieking to have that ordinance enforced––to say nothing of the amendment.
From Rope by Holworthy Hall
Daun, ever since this fatal Dead-lock in the Hills, has been shrieking hoarsely to the Russians, day and night; who at last take pity on him,—or find something feasible in his proposals.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 20 by Thomas Carlyle
