budge
verb (used without object)
to move slightly; begin to move.
has budged
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present perfectof budge (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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She has budged little from the growth- and investment-discouraging framework of her predecessor and mentor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, says Alberto Goldman, head of Latin American economic research at Goldman Sachs.
From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026
But neither side has budged from its starting position.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2023
Neither side has budged from its stance over the summer, leading to Eichel potentially not being cleared to play in time for the start of the season, which opens in mid-October.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 27, 2021
“No one has budged in the last three days.”
From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2018
Seating for World History isn’t assigned, but no one has budged since the first day, so it goes without being said.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
