ward
noun
a division or district of a city or town, as for administrative or political purposes.
has been warding
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present perfect progressiveof ward (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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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
