abolish
verb (used with object)
to do away with; put an end to; annul; make void.
have been abolishing
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present perfect progressiveof abolish.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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Since the beginning of time brave and valiant women have been abolishing these same laws.
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