has been smoking
- present perfect progressive of smoke (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Join the line at Schwartz’s Deli, which has been smoking brisket since Reuben Schwartz, an immigrant from Romania, opened shop in 1928.
From New York Times ● Sep. 27, 2018
He has been smoking line drives, 10 extra-base hits in 92 at-bats.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 31, 2012
For two thousand years this volcano has been smoking, and yet it is not exhausted.
From From the Lakes of Killarney to the Golden Horn by Field, Henry M. (Henry Martyn)
"Some one," remarked Jimmy, as he entered Bridget's sitting-room, "has been smoking a decent cigar!"
From Enter Bridget by Cobb, Thomas
As she turns to leave the cottage, a man, who has been smoking in the shelter of one of the heaps of turf, straightens himself and walks after her.
From Only an Irish Girl by Duchess
