trespass
has been trespassing
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present perfect progressiveof trespass (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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You are absolutely right that your neighbor has been trespassing and violating your property rights.
From New York Times ● Mar. 24, 2022
The report was commissioned last September following claims that China has been trespassing in the district of Humla, in the far west of Nepal.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2022
This young blatherskite here," he began, in a voice that caused the rafters to shake, "has been trespassing.
From The Scotch Twins by Lucy Fitch Perkins
I fear the boy has been trespassing on your kindness.'
From The Young Step-Mother by Charlotte Mary Yonge
He has been trespassing in our most private place.
From Jill's Red Bag by Amy Le Feuvre
