vote
noun
a formal expression of opinion or choice made by an individual or body of individuals, especially in an election.
has been voting
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present perfect progressiveof vote (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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Since unveiling its text late Sunday, the Senate has been voting on a series of amendments to it, so far agreeing to five on topics including health care for Native Americans and highway costs.
From Reuters ● Aug. 4, 2021
Dan Ardell has been voting Republican all his life, but not this November.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 18, 2018
An Arizona Republican, Rep. Trent Franks, resigned the same week as Conyers; the election to replace him was held April 24, and his successor has been voting in Congress.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 3, 2018
JoAnne Peden has been voting for Democrats since casting her first ballot for John F. Kennedy in 1960.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 20, 2016
Mr. King, arguing that more needs to be done to revive growth, has been voting for more asset purchases on the monetary policy committee but has been outvoted every month since February.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2013
