award
verb (used with object)
to give as due or merited; assign or bestow.
have been awarding
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present perfect progressiveof award.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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US authorities have been awarding patents on genes to universities and medical companies for almost 30 years.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2013
