tattoo
noun
a signal on a drum, bugle, or trumpet at night, for soldiers or sailors to go to their quarters.
has been tattooing
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present perfect progressiveof tattoo (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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The artist, who has been tattooing for eight years, says getting inked is "more than just an accessory".
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024
Mr Langford, who has been tattooing for about 12 years, said he wanted to "spend the year doing something good for people/animals".
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2023
Seems Elvis has been tattooing the baseball ever since.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 4, 2013
"It's like we're chefs," said Paige's husband, Bill Funk of Philadelphia, who has been tattooing for 34 years and whose family organized the first U.S. tattoo convention in 1979.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 7, 2011
