meet
verb (used with object)
to come upon; come into the presence of; encounter.
have been meeting
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present perfect progressiveof meet.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 two sides have been meeting on and off for two months and are rumored to be near an agreement on an independent supreme court.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
The book club comprises old friends who have been meeting to discuss literature for over 25 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
The transfer portal opened Friday and those assistants have been meeting with Kiffin to help with LSU’s recruiting while still coaching Ole Miss through the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2026
Both Netflix and Paramount have been meeting with big Warner investors to make their cases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 16, 2025
“Some of the students from Georgetown have been meeting with the Howard kids,” he said.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
