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have been attacking

  • present perfect progressive of attack.

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Already coalitions must incorporate a wide range of viewpoints from parties that are often relatively far apart politically and which have been attacking each other during the campaign.

From Barron's Oct. 29, 2025

Over the last year the Houthis have been attacking global shipping vessels in the Red Sea.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 16, 2024

Four Royal Air Force Typhoon jets took part in last week’s U.S.-led strikes on sites used by the Iran-backed rebels, who have been attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea.

From Seattle Times Jan. 15, 2024

The Houthis have been attacking shipping in the Red Sea since November.

From BBC Jan. 13, 2024

Unless there was another Nightbeast in Stormville, cucos shouldn’t have been attacking there too.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega