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have been bickering
  • present perfect progressive of bicker.

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Instead, the Americans have been bickering over the language in a proposed joint statement.

From Economist • Dec. 7, 2017

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

The two sides have been bickering over of a range of issues.

From New York Times • Jun. 11, 2012

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