utter
verb (used with object)
to give audible expression to; speak or pronounce.
has been uttering
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present perfect progressiveof utter (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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To read reports of them, side by side with the various "grave warnings" which every one has been uttering, is to be almost too vividly reminded of England's capacity for divided action.
From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
But this history has been uttering, through the entire recital, its own prophetic word.
From The Church and Modern Life by Gladden, Washington
"Don't you think my friend has been uttering some very bitter truths?" asked the banker, with a smile.
From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Bolanden, Conrad von
Oddly enough, this very week one of the Daily News authorities has been uttering a groaning longing for my pen in the service of that paper, as of old.
From Harriet Martineau by Miller, Florence Fenwick
During the last few years The Referee has been uttering a note of warning about the danger of the establishment in London or England of a theatrical trust.
From Our Stage and Its Critics By "E.F.S." of "The Westminster Gazette" by Spence, Edward Fordham
