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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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
Megan Bryan and Monica Hardy, who have been caring for the pigeon at the shelter, said: "He's appearing well, he's doing great."
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2022
You and Uncle Colin have been caring for me all this time.
From The Girls of St. Cyprian's A Tale of School Life by Angela Brazil
