maul
noun
a heavy hammer, as for driving stakes or wedges.
have been mauling
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present perfect progressiveof maul.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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Reality check: The Irish have been mauling overmatched opponents with a talented offensive line.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 11, 2020
