rebuild
verb (used with object)
to repair, especially to dismantle and reassemble with new parts.
have been rebuilding
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present perfect progressiveof rebuild.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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But a failure to get on the podium in Korea saw the sport's funding slashed, and head of performance Jon Eley says they have been rebuilding ever since.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
Devastating, often tragic as the Los Angeles wildfires have been, rebuilding could bring nightmares all its own, including murky insurance rules, material shortages and potentially higher cost for everything from lumber to bathtubs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2025
Indigenous tribes across the United States and Canada have been rebuilding their bison herds for decades, thanks partly to transfers from government agencies and nonprofits, and have made rapid progress in the past few years.
From New York Times ● Jul. 4, 2023
"Over the past month, we have been rebuilding our financial and operational positioning to execute our customer-focused turnaround plans," Chief Executive Sue Gove said in a statement.
From Reuters ● Mar. 8, 2023
The Blackhawks have been rebuilding and acquiring Fleury puts them in win-now mode.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2021
