have been practicing
- present perfect progressive of practice.
Example Sentences
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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
“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
And all these extraordinarily arcane people showed up and have been practicing, it turns out, every month for the last, like, 200 years.
From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2022
“I’m curious to see how this plays out, because there is one thought that all these people have been practicing without certification and are going to come and get trained and tested,” she said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2022
But I have been practicing, and my preparations go well.
From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead
