have been attacking
- present perfect progressive of attack.
Example Sentences
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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
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