practice
noun
habitual or customary performance; operation.
have been practicing
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present perfect progressiveof practice.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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This year, at least 36 have been practicing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
In the tropical lowlands of Mexico and Central America, Indigenous Maya farmers have been practicing milpa agriculture for thousands of years.
From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2024
They have been practicing every day after school.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
“You know, I have been practicing after Wimbledon in a good spirit,” said Svitolina, a new mother back on tour after she and her husband Gael Monfils welcomed daughter Skai in October.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 2, 2023
That is why I have been practicing my running every night.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
