Example Sentences

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Zoos have been innovating more naturalistic exhibits for nearly half a century.

From Slate • Feb. 14, 2023

“But women artists have been innovating as early as men. It’s just that they haven’t had the same sort of attention and notoriety. So that’s also why this initiative is so important.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2022

So some technology companies have been innovating to find ways of meeting these challenges.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2015

“People in Portland have been innovating with food so long,” said Anne Verrill, an owner of Grace restaurant, which occupies a restored church, “that now the next step is paying attention to design.”

From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2013

Carmakers have been innovating online for nearly a decade, observes Ms Okonkwo.

From Economist • Jul. 22, 2010