hound
noun
one of any of several breeds of dogs trained to pursue game either by sight or by scent, especially one with a long face and large drooping ears.
have been hounding
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present perfect progressiveof hound.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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Criminal justice activists have been hounding the 56-year-old private equity titan since his Beverly Hills firm acquired Securus Technologies in 2017.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2020
“Brokers in New York, friends of mine who want to buy for themselves, have been hounding us to get in,” Mr. Eklund said, shortly before beginning sales recently.
From New York Times ● Feb. 24, 2017
The Quaids say they have been "hounding" the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2015
We're delighted by the commercial success," says Robin, "but people have been hounding us for money.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Germans have been hounding the British Legation and Consulate, and we have had to get excited about it.
From A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium by Hugh Gibson
