establish
verb (used with object)
to found, institute, build, or bring into being on a firm or stable basis.
have been establishing
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present perfect progressiveof establish.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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Grid operators in Texas and elsewhere have been establishing “ride-through” requirements that ensure data centers and other big customers don’t abruptly unplug during a minor glitch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
"The two nations have been establishing a mutually beneficial energy alliance," Putin said in comments carried by China's Xinhua news agency, saying these included oil and gas cooperation and other projects, including nuclear power.
From Reuters ● Feb. 3, 2022
A team of dozer and hot shot crews, aided by helicopters and air tankers, have been establishing hand lines to protect the cabin community of Three Rivers, where about 100 homes have been threatened.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2021
Lately, though, some genuinely trendy boutique hotels have been establishing a foothold.
From New York Times ● Mar. 12, 2010
To find some means of avoiding it would be to double the value of Africa to the European powers which have been establishing themselves on the coasts.
From Impressions of South Africa by James Bryce, Viscount Bryce
