have been defining
- present perfect progressive of define.
Example Sentences
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"He's scored two goals in the last two games which have been defining moments for us, but we're confident we have enough quality in the squad to cover."
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2022
He’s scored two goals in the last two games which have been defining moments for us, but we’re confident we have enough quality in the squad to cover.”
From The Guardian ● Feb. 18, 2022
Brandon Staley’s unwavering trust in Justin Herbert and aggressiveness going for it on fourth downs have been defining traits four games into Staley’s tenure as Los Angeles Chargers’ head coach.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 5, 2021
The two sides also have been defining illegitimate commerce with the Islamic Republic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2018
Major Bohannan and I have chosen you and have invited you here because we believe every man in this room is precisely the kind of man I have been defining.
From The Flying Legion by England, George Allan
