lobby
noun
an entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer.
have been lobbying
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present perfect progressiveof lobby.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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Sources have previously told The Times that both sides have been lobbying the governor to win his support.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
A. For years casting directors have been lobbying for recognition of their artistry on the front end of films.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
Haitian business leaders have been lobbying the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2025
Tech companies have been lobbying against regulations that could hinder their ability to compete in the AI race.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2025
Yet the platform is wildly popular among the 170 million users it says it has in the US, some of whom have been lobbying members of Congress against the ban.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2025
