has been withstanding

• present perfect progressive

  present perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.

  of withstand (3rd person singular).
  withstand

  verb (used with object)

  to stand or hold out against; resist or oppose, especially successfully: to withstand the invaders;

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