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have been fighting

  • present perfect progressive of fight.

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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