experiment
noun
a test, trial, or tentative procedure; an act or operation for the purpose of discovering something unknown or of testing a principle, supposition, etc..
have been experimenting
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present perfect progressiveof experiment.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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Companies have been experimenting with solid-state transformer technology for a few years, but their early efforts didn’t go very far.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
Across the island, they have been experimenting with agro-ecology, animal traction, local inputs and cooperative models.
From Salon ● Apr. 11, 2026
She says they have been experimenting with various types of music of late, but "this confidence and feeling good is definitely a theme".
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
Unions also have been experimenting with new models of negotiating that bring union, business and government representatives together to the bargaining table to set wages and other labor standards for an industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 15, 2025
Since colonial times, when European cultures came into contact with many Non-Western cultures, musicians on all sides have been experimenting with music that is a blend of "the best of both worlds."
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
