Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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"The Republic of Korea and the United States have been painting a wonderful rough sketch together for the past 70 years," he said.
From Reuters ● Apr. 25, 2023
Instead, they have been painting pictures of Christmas trees onto large sheets of paper, to be hung around the house.
From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2022
Students returning to classes at Santa Barbara City College over the past few weeks have been painting a mural on campus celebrating diversity.
From New York Times ● Sep. 9, 2022
Since February, the members of the Crosswalk Collective have been painting crosswalks at intersections in residential neighborhoods around Los Angeles.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2022
I have been painting a portrait of Agnes Walton for our friend Miss Celia Amelia.
From Charlotte Brontë and Her Circle by Clement King Shorter
