check
verb (used with object)
to stop or arrest the motion of suddenly or forcibly.
have been checking
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present perfect progressiveof check.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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Residents have been checking out the vehicle, grabbing photos and videos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
For the past month, engineers have been checking out the lander’s systems before proceeding with the landing attempt.
From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2023
So is the expense of replacing tyres that have worn out prematurely, perhaps because the driver may not have been checking the pressure as regularly as they should.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2022
Teams have been checking out the island nation from the air, trying to learn how bad the damage is.
From NewsForKids.net ● Jan. 21, 2022
Of all people, I was sure he would have been checking for her.
From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson
