care
noun
a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern.
have been caring
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present perfect progressiveof care.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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"I think about how it could've been different if those who should have been caring for him had cared for him," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2025
They have been caring for Foster at their home in Pleasant Hill, California.
From Reuters ● Aug. 23, 2023
John Amos states in the same clip that all of his previous medical issues “had been corrected, or at least addressed” and that he is “confident in the doctors” who have been caring for him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2023
They have been caring for a growing collection of dogs they took in after they were left behind by neighbors who had moved away.
From New York Times ● Jun. 8, 2023
I believe I have been caring a long time, but I would not let myself believe it.
From Herb of Grace by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
