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have been hearing
  • present perfect progressive of hear.

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SAF producers say they have been hearing a new tune from aviation companies since the war broke out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“We have been hearing from hundreds of stakeholders, academics, members of the public, other interested parties — and to be able to begin drafting charter language for the City Council to consider is pretty momentous.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

"There is a great deal of pessimism and frustration. Palestinians no longer trust the international community, as we have been hearing from locals here in Gaza," correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum reported from Rafah.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2024

They have been hearing evidence since 30 October.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2023

She smiles because we have been hearing a song on the radio from the street comer, a merengue song from the Dominican Republic.

From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple