evolve
verb (used with object)
to develop gradually.
have been evolving
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present perfect progressiveof evolve.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 gas and dust now forming the nebula have been evolving for several thousand years.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
Beshir and Kelly have been evolving it during its L.A. run, recently adding a stronger painting component by giving guests their own canvas to work on throughout the evening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Some of my shows have been evolving over 30 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
We are omnivorous, we eat meat, and have been evolving alongside rodents for thousands of years.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 27, 2024
This is a simple acceptance, in social terms, of the economic forms that have been evolving since the industrial revolution.
From The Next Step A Plan for Economic World Federation by Scott Nearing
