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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And even developer Rick Caruso, who lost to Bass in the 2022 election, has been speaking more positively about the mayor, the Bass insiders noted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Haldia has been speaking to the relatives of other people missing from the same group.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
In recent days, Critchlow has been speaking with young military spouses, preparing them for the realities of deployment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
BBC News has been speaking to families, teachers, pupils and councils about their experiences of the current system, and their reactions to the government's proposals.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026
“Principal Peattie has been speaking with Coach Reed,” Principal Peattie said.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
