intervene
verb (used without object)
to come between disputing people, groups, etc.; intercede; mediate.
have been intervening
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present perfect progressiveof intervene.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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Japanese policymakers have been intervening in the currency market to stem the slide in the Japanese yen.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
Lawmakers throughout the state have been intervening to help their constituents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2020
There have been, intervening, two decades, a couple of marriages, one son, a hurtful professional divorce and a group of exquisite albums.
From Time Magazine Archive
