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have been perfecting
  • present perfect progressive of perfect.

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The authors have been perfecting the technology since 2018 and the latest iteration can in principle allow researchers to directly observe any cell-to-cell interaction in vivo.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2024

Several Italian producers have been perfecting cricket pasta, pizza and snacks.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2023

But others remain cautious that international recognition could tarnish their beloved sport and force them to relinquish control over the style they have been perfecting for 70 years.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2021

Thousands of Disney employees have been perfecting the app’s design and navigation, unfurling marketing initiatives and creating content for the service.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2019

Now, for some time the Army engineer officers have been perfecting a system of submarine mines for the bay.

From The Submarine Boys for the Flag Deeding Their Lives to Uncle Sam by Durham, Victor G.