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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Many people have been discussing the recent SpaceX offering.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 25, 2026
He and public officials have been discussing for decades an upgrade of a critical railroad that runs from the Austrian border through Mühldorf to the Bavarian state capital, Munich, 50 miles away.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
The two sides have been discussing a possible parting for weeks, according to Siegel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026
Also, Alnylam has limited exposure to the drug-pricing dynamics we have been discussing.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2025
So far in this chapter we have been discussing the deadly chemicals that are being used in our war against the insects.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
