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have been developing
  • present perfect progressive of develop.

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There is now a version of Microsoft’s Windows operating system for Arm-based chips, and software engineers have been developing more programs for Arm as the number of Arm-based PCs grows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

In response, researchers have been developing treatments aimed at restoring this essential immune function.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

Experts at Scotland's rural college have been developing an app to help farmers improve the efficiency of their monitoring of animal health.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2025

At a meeting, this co-worker announced we would introduce a weekly stream of video content that is not a good fit and does not align with the strategy I have been developing.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2024

“The past few weeks, we have been developing a plan to fight the Erudite,” Evelyn says, her low voice carrying easily.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth