mark
noun
a visible impression or trace on something, such as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise.
have been marking
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present perfect progressiveof mark.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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The band have been marking the milestone during their recent live shows, with many of the album's best-known tracks remaining central to the band's setlist.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Dealers have been marking up the price of some new EVs, especially those in hot demand, like the Ford F-150 Lightning, GMC Hummer EV, and Kia EV6.
From The Verge ● Aug. 24, 2022
As for Kindle readers who have been marking passages in their e-books for years: You can see all your highlights at https://read.amazon.com/notebook and decide which lines you’d like to add to your commonplace book.
From New York Times ● Feb. 10, 2021
While they wait for more supplies to be shipped, residents in villages along the river and its tributaries have been marking the openings with tree branches.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 18, 2018
I am thirty and I have been marking time for at least four years.
From The Great God Success by Phillips, David Graham
