streamline
noun
a teardrop line of contour offering the least possible resistance to a current of air, water, etc.
has been streamlining
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present perfect progressiveof streamline (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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Much of the AI payoff for drugmakers so far has been streamlining back-office tasks or speeding up manufacturing rather than making groundbreaking drug research advances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
Starbucks, which in April reported a global drop in quarterly traffic to its established cafes, has been streamlining its business.
From Reuters ● May 7, 2018
Peter, 37, says he has been streamlining the business operation, while Pauly makes phone calls, wrangling big names, trying to get "a vibe" going again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2018
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook, a cool operational wizard, has been streamlining the company’s business to ensure that iPhones and iPads don’t sit in warehouses waiting to be sold.
From Time ● Jul. 24, 2013
Besides Wilson's rapid maturation, the key has been streamlining the passing attack to focus on Rice and receiver Golden Tate.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2012
