plague
noun
an epidemic disease that causes high mortality; pestilence.
have been plaguing
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present perfect progressiveof plague.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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Lennar struggled with the same challenges that have been plaguing the housing market in recent years, Chief Executive Stuart Miller said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
Problems have been plaguing CalMac's west coast fleet for months.
From BBC ● May 14, 2023
High inventories have been plaguing companies all year, playing a big role in the recent contraction in the U.S. economy.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 10, 2022
Inventory shortages due to port congestion, surging shipping costs and labor crunches have been plaguing retailers, with companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Nike having to deal with delayed inventory and empty shelves.
From Reuters ● Nov. 23, 2021
While last week’s resolution to the Camilla and Mimi saga carried the weight of a Shakespearean tragedy, Episode 13 advanced some plot quirks that have been plaguing us for months.
From New York Times ● Apr. 13, 2016
