speak
verb (used without object)
to utter words or articulate sounds with the ordinary voice; talk.
has been speaking
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present perfect progressiveof speak (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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He has been speaking with European unions about possible protections and offering reassurances that workers' rights will be protected.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Ghasemi said he has been speaking with his brother in Iran nearly every day through WhatsApp, which his brother accesses through paid software to bypass the government filters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026
BBC News has been speaking to families, teachers, pupils and councils about their experiences of the current system, and what they hope will change.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
Jana has been speaking privately with the Milwaukee-based company about ways to improve its share price, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
“I said, Principal Peattie has been speaking with Coach Reed.”
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
