have been nagging
- present perfect progressive of nag.
Example Sentences
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But while many people have been enjoying the combination of victory over an old rival and a feeling of things getting a bit back to normal, there have been nagging doubts for others.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2021
Among the questions that have been nagging at me, I’ve been perhaps most concerned about the ways I may have been broish in my literary work.
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2016
A yes vote from the German parliament is not in doubt, although there have been nagging questions for chancellor Angela Merkel about divisions within her own conservative ranks.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 19, 2015
I'm happy in my current relationship and don't want to jeopardize it, however, the"what ifs" have been nagging me ever since I read B's email.
From Slate ● Mar. 19, 2013
“Can I tell you something? Ever since we moved up from elementary school, my parents have been nagging me to make new friends. They say Steph is more like us.”
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
