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have been abiding

  • present perfect progressive of abide.

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In remarks carried by Russian news agencies, Stanikzai insisted that the Taliban have been abiding by the deal - despite relentless attacks and continued high levels of Taliban violence against Afghan forces.

From Washington Times Jan. 29, 2021

“We have been abiding by the rules in D.C. but we have been really eager for it to reopen.”

From Washington Post May 29, 2020

“Our rural lifestyle and the fact that many of our residents have been abiding by the guidelines has kept us at zero,” said Tex Dowdy, the Modoc county sheriff, in a statement.

From The Guardian May 4, 2020

Countries have been abiding by the cuts unevenly, with some nations quietly producing more than they agreed to.

From Washington Times Mar. 5, 2020

With a bitter breast-care I have been abiding; Many seats of sorrow in my ship have known!

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 2 by Mabie, Hamilton Wright