unpack
verb (used with object)
to undo or remove the contents from (a box, trunk, etc.).
has been unpacking
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present perfect progressiveof unpack (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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"Oh, yes," she cried, "that is it: Miss Avery has been unpacking your packing-cases."
From Howards End by E. M. (Edward Morgan) Forster
"Oh yes," she cried, "that is it: Miss Avery has been unpacking your packing-cases."
From Howards End by E. M. (Edward Morgan) Forster
