bruise
verb (used with object)
to injure by striking or pressing, without breaking the skin.
have been bruising
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present perfect progressiveof bruise.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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Midterm elections have been bruising for most modern presidents.
From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026
The past few weeks have been bruising for Milei.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2025
“The last few weeks have been bruising ones for many people in our game,” he said.
From Washington Times ● May 12, 2020
The past several years have been bruising ones for the credibility of the social sciences.
From New York Times ● Aug. 27, 2015
