sort
noun
a particular kind, species, variety, class, or group, distinguished by a common character or nature.
has been sorting
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present perfect progressiveof sort (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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Dat, 60, has been sorting plastic in Xa Cau for a decade and said the job "definitely affects your health".
From Barron's ● Dec. 16, 2025
For the past few months, Seattle artist Amanda Manitach has been sorting through trash.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2023
Bethany S. Jones has been sorting the History category.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 11, 2019
Ever since Spillane’s death, Mr. Collins has been sorting, assessing, editing and often completing the thousands of pages that Spillane kept in plastic storage tubs at his house in Murrells Inlet, S.C.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2018
Yes," returned Miss Deborah; "he has been sorting the papers all the afternoon.
From John Ward, Preacher by Margaret Wade Campbell Deland
