stump
noun
the lower end of a tree or plant left after the main part falls or is cut off; a standing tree trunk from which the upper part and branches have been removed.
has been stumping
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present perfect progressiveof stump (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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Creating the mechanical equivalent of the human hand is a challenge that has been stumping corporate and academic researchers for years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2025
Andrew Yang, the entrepreneur turned candidate, has been stumping the state this month with his own hopes riding on what happens.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 28, 2020
Obama, a Chicago native, has been stumping for Democratic candidates around the country leading up to the midterm elections.
From Chicago Tribune ● Nov. 1, 2014
Berlusconi put his name as a candidate on the top of the ticket and has been stumping on Moratti’s behalf.
From BusinessWeek ● May 16, 2011
Meantime, Ms. Bachmann has been stumping on Palin grounds.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2011
