talk
verb (used without object)
to communicate or exchange ideas, information, etc., by speaking.
has been talking
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present perfect progressiveof talk (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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Obama, of course, isn’t a ghost, and he has been talking up some of the same candidates others are likening to him.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
Commonwealth, a nonprofit focused on economic security for financially vulnerable people, has been talking to low- and moderate-income parents about the accounts.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
He has been talking up his economic credentials in recent weeks, arguing for a vision of "progressive capitalism" – and his allies are lobbying for him to get the keys to No 11.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
In an interview this month, Su told the Journal she has been talking with executives about ways the city and business can work together.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
He is anxious to take an interest in you, Charles, already he has been talking to me about your schooling and your future.’
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
