go
verb (used without object)
to move or proceed, especially to or from something.
have been going
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present perfect progressiveof go.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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“We’re in an era of renewed great power rivalries. All these barriers have been going up in a variety of different forms, also a lot of uncertainty and volatility,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
More recently, things have been going poorly for Mills; in July, the Justice Department opened an investigation into his conduct.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
"The shares have been going up so radically it keeps messing up my life plans - you really can't know the future, so it's better to sell early and in intervals."
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Ceremonial visits have been going on for years, and both Democratic and Republican presidents have embraced the tradition with athletes from various sports.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
I have been going to expose it time and time again.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
