thwart
verb (used with object)
to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.
has been thwarting
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present perfect progressiveof thwart (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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China has been thwarting such predictions since 1993, when it first formally adopted capital account convertibility as a long-term goal.
From Reuters ● Dec. 19, 2012
A former technical specialist, Miller has been thwarting Rahlves in the speed events all season, winning the season's first two downhills and a super-G before sweeping both titles at the alpine skiing world championships.
From Time Magazine Archive
She has been thwarting me for the last hour about everything I want to do.
From The Imaginary Invalid by Charles Heron Wall
