visit
verb (used with object)
to go to and stay with (a person or family) or at (a place) for a short time for reasons of sociability, politeness, business, curiosity, etc..
has been visiting
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present perfect progressiveof visit (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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Hoffman was born in Pasadena and has been visiting Vroman’s since his mother brought him in when he was five years old, according to the Thursday announcement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Tan has been visiting Washington about once a month to meet with officials from the Commerce Department, Intel and U.S. government officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
She has been visiting the community since she was a child and previously lived in communities in Cornwall.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2025
Its CEO Tim Cook has been visiting Southeast Asia this week, traveling to Hanoi and Jakarta before wrapping up his travels in Singapore.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2024
“Mars has been visiting me these last few days, keeping me company. He told me of your quest. Find Death in Alaska and release him. Do your duty.”
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
