deduct
verb (used with object)
to take away, as from a sum or amount.
have been deducting
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present perfect progressiveof deduct.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 still remain a Republican in principle but I have been deducting state and local taxes, interest on the house and medical expenses since I had my first child nearly 40 years ago.
From New York Times ● Nov. 8, 2017
