squawk
verb (used without object)
to utter a loud, harsh cry, as a duck or other fowl when frightened.
has been squawking
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present perfect progressiveof squawk (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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Delta, in fact, has been squawking over plans by American Airlines to merge its transatlantic operations with British Airways.
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