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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Chevron, working with investment firm Engine No. 1, has been talking about the project in general terms for more than a year.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
Clarke, as is his wont, has been talking up the threat of Haiti, referring regularly to their size, their power and their athleticism.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 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
“Oh my gosh, it is so concerning. Almost every single person I know has been talking about it,” Olotu said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
In fact, everyone has been talking in whispers and low voices this last week, as if the house is full of fussy babies who’ve finally fallen asleep.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
