patch
noun
a small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place.
have been patching
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present perfect progressiveof patch.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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Equally important, the Russians have been patching up their industrial weakness in this area by constructing a network of tank factories, airplane and locomotive plants, shipyards, steel mills and oil refineries.
From Time Magazine Archive
The hands of several nations have been patching up this work of Roman magnificence.
From Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors by Various
The rascal should have been patching a gap in the hedge of Ten-acres, and here he was, foraging for a jug of ale.
From The Yeoman Adventurer by George W. Gough
