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
The Spanish and the British have been bickering over Gibraltar ever since Anglo-Dutch forces captured Gibraltar during the War of the Spanish Succession in the early 18th century.
From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2011
Klitschko and Haye, who between them own three versions of the heavyweight title, have been bickering for 18 months about terms of engagement.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 10, 2010
