wade
verb (used without object)
to walk in water, when partially immersed.
has been wading
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present perfect progressiveof wade (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 2014, under licence from Natural Resources Wales, Hughes has been wading into the lake to collect and study the snails.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The company has been wading through design and quality issues for years, resulting in significant management turnover.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
Lululemon has been wading through turmoil for over a year, facing the public attack from Wilson and additional scrutiny from activist Elliott Investment Management.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Linguist Naomi S. Baron of American University has been wading in the AI waters for years.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 29, 2023
Lately, I’ve learned, the swimsuit issue has been wading into deeper waters.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 5, 2021
