annex
verb (used with object)
to attach, append, or add, especially to something larger or more important.
have been annexing
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present perfect progressiveof annex.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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While a county moratorium forbids new sand mines, area towns and villages have been annexing the land companies have acquired, hoping to reap additional taxes that reduce the burden on residents.
From Chicago Tribune ● Jun. 7, 2014
We have been annexing ever since we had a rood of land to make annexations to, and it would be a pity to begin to stop now.
From 'That Very Mab' by May Kendall
I see," rejoined Cottrell: "you have been annexing a friend's property.
From Belles and Ringers by Hawley Smart
