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

"The deacon has bid upon them; why not continue his advance?" says Mr. Seabrook, who has been smoking his cigar the while.

From Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)

"Bude," said Robin, "can you tell me if the fire in the library has been smoking of late?"

From The Yellow Streak by Williams, Valentine

Gordon Aubrey flings overboard the cigar he has been smoking, and a general move is made.

From Zoe; Or, Some Day A Novel by Leonard, May