discuss
verb (used with object)
to consider or examine by argument, comment, etc.; talk over or write about, especially to explore solutions; debate.
have been discussing
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present perfect progressiveof discuss.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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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday there had been "significant progress" in talks with Oman over the administration of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which they have been discussing for weeks.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
This summer commentators have been discussing surge charging in England - higher rates for those using more water - but as prices are fixed in advance this is not possible under industry regulations.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
"People have been discussing this hypothesis for about 60 years," said Sachin Suresh, a PhD student in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University and lead author of the study.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
Many people have been discussing the recent SpaceX offering.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 25, 2026
My mother could have been discussing the devil himself for all it mattered.
From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed
