has been warding
- present perfect progressive of ward (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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For years, the Okefenokee Swamp has been warding off Alabama-based Twin Pines Minerals, which in 2019 filed for permits for a mining project just outside of the refuge.
From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2023
The company, which has been warding off criticisms about its data privacy practices, decided to issue further comments pushing back against the Journal.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2018
DEET, the main component in popular insect repellents, has been warding off mosquitoes for about 50 years now.
From US News ● Aug. 26, 2010
