fuel
noun
combustible matter used to maintain fire, as coal, wood, oil, or gas, in order to create heat or power.
have been fueling
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present perfect progressiveof fuel.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 efforts have been fueling anxieties about job security, particularly among younger workers who perform more rote tasks, though many have noted the technology could also present new opportunities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
On the flip side, even a typical 10% drawdown in the stock market could shock the high-income earners who have been fueling consumer spending.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 25, 2025
Sustainability was a priority when she designed the Lena Cup, and environmental concerns have been fueling more interest in the product in recent years.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2022
Avocados from Mexico have been fueling America's taste for the fruit since 1997, when the U.S.
From Salon ● May 28, 2022
The showrunners have been fueling this flirtation the whole time, and they finally admitted it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2017
