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have been nicking

  • present perfect progressive of nick.

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And, of course, we’ve been in a reciprocal comedy arrangement with Britain — or at least we have been nicking their ideas for shows — for years.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 23, 2026

For starters, Leeds fans dislike Bournemouth at the moment because they have been nicking our players - Tyler Adams and Luis Sinisterra have both gone there recently.

From BBC Feb. 26, 2024

Pesky outfits such as Wendy's and Carl's Jr. have been nicking pieces from the hide of the Golden Arches.

From Time Magazine Archive