have been fighting
- present perfect progressive of fight.
Example Sentences
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"For so many years we have been fighting for justice to be done, and we know how they operate," she told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
The transition comes as Cracker Barrel faces fierce competition from chains like Denny's and IHOP, which have been fighting to take market share among budget-conscious diners seeking classic American comfort food.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Environmental advocates and leaders of Native tribes, who have been fighting the project, criticized the decision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
"Have they not done enough? That could be, but we have been fighting to make that possible," he continued.
From Barron's ● May 16, 2026
“We’re not the ones who have been fighting for the past ten years.”
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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