collide
verb (used without object)
to strike one another or one against the other with a forceful impact; come into violent contact; crash.
have been colliding
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present perfect progressiveof collide.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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Asteroids would have been colliding with other planets too.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2025
“On some level,” Mr. Rogers said, “these worlds — gaming, virtual, toys, fashion, real life, social media — have been colliding for a long time.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2022
Chefs and the tattoo world have been colliding for a while.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 5, 2015
