key
noun
a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.
have been keying
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present perfect progressiveof key.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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Defenses have been keying heavily on Gurley this season, and the Bills did a remarkable job in bottling up Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount last week.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 7, 2016
