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
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
Government scientists have been checking to make sure the rapid tests still work as each new variant comes along.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2021
Exam boards have been checking the schools' marking methods to make sure they follow official guidance.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2021
Of all people, I was sure he would have been checking for her.
From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson
