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
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 BBC's Orla Guerin has been witnessing the scars of war in the city of Izyum which Ukraine recently took back during its lightning counter-offensive in Kharkiv region.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2022
Seahawks safety Ryan Neal has been witnessing this for three years now and has difficulty comprehending it.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2022
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
