bicker
verb (used without object)
to engage in petulant or peevish argument; wrangle.
have been bickering
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present perfect progressiveof bicker.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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The so-called unity government set up in 2014 is led by Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, who have been bickering since they took office.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2016
Another issue that the two have been bickering about is push polls, also known as “calls.”
From Slate ● Feb. 19, 2016
As well as arguing over who bears responsibility for the Kurdis’ fate, the prime minister and his challengers have been bickering over what to do now.
From Economist ● Sep. 10, 2015
Politicians have been bickering because they don't know what to do.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 10, 2012
The two sides have been bickering over of a range of issues.
From New York Times ● Jun. 11, 2012
