have been braving
- present perfect progressive of brave.
Example Sentences
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Minnesotans have been braving the below-freezing cold to show up for protests and denounce the violence in their communities for weeks.
From Salon ● Jan. 26, 2026
The researchers have been braving bitter conditions in Cambridge Bay, a tiny Canadian village in the Arctic Circle.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2024
In recent years, migrants have been braving the Atlantic Ocean crossing to make it to the Canary Islands.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 26, 2022
In recent years, migrants have been braving the Atlantic Ocean crossing to make it to the Canary Islands, risking one of the most dangerous routes to European territory.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2022
Man — and bear — have been braving sweltering temperatures, but Larios has been buoyed by fans and supporters who stop to pose for photos along the way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2021
