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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BBC correspondent Azadeh Moshiri has been speaking to women at one of the protests who have told her they simply haven't felt safe for years.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Paige Mengers, who runs a designer boutique in Surrey, has been speaking about the impact of shoplifting, with recorded offences remaining above pre-pandemic levels.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
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
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
“I said, Principal Peattie has been speaking with Coach Reed.”
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
