immigrate
verb (used without object)
to come to a country of which one is not a native, usually for permanent residence.
have been immigrating
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present perfect progressiveof immigrate.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 Irish have been immigrating to Jamaica since the 1600s, and the Irish make up the second-largest ethnic group in Jamaica after those of African descent.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 2023
