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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A24’s leaders have been meeting potential strategic investors overseas that could help it to produce international movies and series, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 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
Delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the US have been meeting in Abu Dhabi in the first trilateral talks since the Kremlin launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbour in 2022.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2026
Huang and his deputies have been meeting with officials in Washington, including the president, frequently over the past year in an effort to loosen export controls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026
“Some of the students from Georgetown have been meeting with the Howard kids,” he said.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
