read
verb (used with object)
to look at carefully so as to understand the meaning of (something written, printed, etc.).
have been reading
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present perfect progressiveof read.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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Yardeni: They should have been reading my research.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
In the case of two rival Japanese writers, people have been reading their competing works for 1,100 years.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2024
You have been a joy to read for as long as I have been reading The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2024
Three weeks later, I'm about to present my work to a diverse collection of Mr.James' students, who have been reading, studying and loving "The Beast Side."
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2023
He could have been reading from a set of standing orders.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
