excel
verb (used without object)
to surpass others or be superior in some respect or area; do extremely well.
have been excelling
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present perfect progressiveof excel.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 shallower coves have been excelling for largemouth.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 13, 2019
“This should be a place where women should have been excelling for some time.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2019
The Dardenne brothers have been excelling at small dramas of social significance for years; Oscar-winner Cotillard’s involvement may make this their breakthrough film in the U.S.
From Time ● Dec. 22, 2014
