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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Since then, Bilton and his team have been rebuilding its roster of correspondents and lineup of stories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
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
The UK and Iraq have been rebuilding their relationship in recent years due after British troops fought there two decades ago in the second Iraq war, which broke out in 2003.
From BBC ● May 23, 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 Cubs have been rebuilding for 42 years.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2020
