litigate
verb (used with object)
to make the subject of a lawsuit; contest at law.
have been litigating
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present perfect progressiveof litigate.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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“I think the Attorneys General who have been litigating this issue for well over a decade will be surprised to learn their yearslong efforts are being led by Brad Little.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2023
This is certainly something that the #FreeBritney folks and other mega Spears defenders have been litigating in the wake of Spears’ statements, for better or worse.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2021
“I have been litigating against the city for 30 years and I have never had a case settled directly by the comptroller,” he said.
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2014
