elbow
noun
the bend or joint of the human arm between upper arm and forearm.
have been elbowing
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present perfect progressiveof elbow.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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The far more numerous Greek Cypriots hold everything else, and for months both sides have been elbowing for better tactical positions, often building bunkers within 50 yds. of each other.
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