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have been abstaining
  • present perfect progressive of abstain.

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Zain, from Swansea, and Nuha, from Port Talbot, are among millions of Muslims who have been abstaining from eating and drinking during daylight hours during the month of Ramadan.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2022