umpire
noun
a person selected to rule on the plays in a game.
has been umpiring
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present perfect progressiveof umpire (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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Following the game, managers Aaron Boone and Terry Francona as well as players on both teams expressed their concern for Vanover, who has been umpiring in the majors for 29 years.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 13, 2023
Degiulio has been umpiring for 19 years in the area, both softball and baseball.
From Washington Times ● May 7, 2017
