troll
verb (used with object)
to fish for or in with a moving line, either working the line up or down with a rod as in fishing for pike, or trailing the line behind a slow-moving boat.
has been trolling
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present perfect progressiveof troll (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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“This bill would do far more to benefit everyday Americans if its text was replaced with the source code of Doom” However, the more common response has been trolling.
From The Verge ● Jun. 23, 2022
They say the Foley resident has been trolling parking lots in that city and Gulf Shores.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 7, 2018
She has been trolling other Web sites for discounted gift certificates for restaurant meals, meats and produce to give as holiday presents to relatives.
From New York Times ● Dec. 22, 2010
