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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In Corpus Christi, Linda White, 72, has been voting by mail for several years with her husband Jack, 74.
From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2022
Those records show he signed up in 2005 and has been voting in Wake County as far back as 2006.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2021
One large shareholder, Norway’s Norges Bank, followed the advice and has been voting against some nominees over the last few years alleging lack of independence.
From Reuters ● Jul. 19, 2021
Until now he has been voting against it.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 29, 2019
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
