write
verb (used with object)
to trace or form (characters, letters, words, etc.) on the surface of some material, as with a pen, pencil, or other instrument or means; inscribe.
has been writing
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present perfect progressiveof write (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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He has been writing about chefs and restaurants for 30 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
"I just want my child back home," said the mother, who has been writing to the South African government for help.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Adele Bertei has been writing about her life since 2013’s “Peter and the Wolves,” about her friendship with Cleveland punk legend Peter Laughner and their early years in the Cleveland punk scene.
From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2026
She has spent the bulk of her years at the company writing the daily Futures Movers and Metals Stocks columns and has been writing the weekly Commodities Corner column since 2005.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 11, 2026
He has been writing ever since—the story of our journey.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
