jawbone
noun
have been jawboning
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present perfect progressiveof jawbone.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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Mr. Biden and his aides have been jawboning U.S. oil executives to pump more oil with little success.
From New York Times ● Jun. 5, 2022
Officials have been jawboning carriers to refrain from big rate jumps and, beginning in September, will require insurers to undergo additional scrutiny before raising premiums 10 percent or more.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 8, 2011
