Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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“We have a permanent dialogue with the United States,” said Ebrard, who has been shuttling back and forth between the two nations to meet with U.S. officials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2025
A Biden administration official said Tuesday that McGurk, who has been shuttling between Washington and Middle East capitals throughout the war for talks with key regional stakeholders, would be returning to the region this week.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
Local reports say Mr Raveendran is currently in Dubai and has been shuttling between Delhi and Dubai for the last three years.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2024
The post added that she has two children and a "large, multigenerational family" and has "been shuttling between Sacramento and her native Toronto to attend to pressing matters".
From Reuters ● Sep. 15, 2023
She has been shuttling back and forth between patients and families all afternoon.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
