witness
verb (used with object)
to see, hear, or know by personal presence and perception.
has been witnessing
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present perfect progressiveof witness (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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Family marks the "renewal of society," and that helps Orban link family policy to the "issue of constant demographic threat and decline that Hungary has been witnessing for more than 50 years," she explained.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2024
Afghanistan has been witnessing unusually heavy seasonal rains.
From Seattle Times ● May 19, 2024
This year, Sisco has been witnessing a remarkable transformation as Tulare Lake has reappeared on low-lying farmland near the reservation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2023
The travel industry has been witnessing a quicker-than-expected return in demand, with economies rebounding from a pandemic-led slowdown.
From Reuters ● Aug. 4, 2021
Acclaimed Ukrainian novelist Andrey Kurkov has been witnessing events in Kiev at first hand.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2014
