distinguish
verb (used with object)
to mark off as different (often followed by from orby ).
have been distinguishing
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present perfect progressiveof distinguish.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 see you have been distinguishing yourself on the tennis courts,” he wrote.
From The Stronger Influence by F.E. Mills Young
Besides, if I had, it would have been distinguishing him for more than a common neighbour, you know.
From The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) by Samuel Richardson
In all probability the art originated among the Eastern nations, where the working of gold and the use of gold ornaments have been distinguishing characteristics from the most remote periods.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" by Various
