Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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Inflation has been stirring as the economy recovers from last year’s brief but intense coronavirus recession.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2021
Kanye West's latest confession has been stirring the Hollywood teapot.
From Fox News ● Oct. 29, 2019
Lately it has been stirring the air in some corners of science, particularly psychology.
From New York Times ● Jul. 16, 2018
Since the debut of her new TBS show, “Full Frontal,” Samantha Bee has been stirring things up.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2016
My life has been stirring and stormy enough, in all conscience—except for the ten years I spent in heaven,” said Mr. Fortescue, in a voice and with a look of intense sadness.
From Mr. Fortescue An Andean Romance by William Westall
