pop
verb (used without object)
to make a short, quick, explosive sound.
have been popping
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present perfect progressiveof pop.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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Lately, I’ve found Paris Baguettes have been popping up all over.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Across Europe and the United States, environmental projects using mushrooms have been popping up since the mid-2000s.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025
For the past few days, all across D.C., federal law enforcement officers have been popping up in most incongruous places.
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2025
While investors may have been popping champagne corks, Mr Xi has deeper issues to tackle.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2024
Been watching all the old crooks since these safes have been popping.
From The Einstein See-Saw by Miles John Breuer
