factor
noun
one of the elements contributing to a particular result or situation.
have been factoring
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present perfect progressiveof factor.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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They say that since 2007 they have included a proxy price for carbon in all their forecasts, which essentially means they have been factoring in a likely cost of more restrictive CO2 policies.
From BBC ● May 24, 2016
