recruit
noun
a newly enlisted or drafted member of the armed forces.
have been recruiting
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present perfect progressiveof recruit.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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WSU coach Kyle Smith and assistant Jim Shaw have been recruiting Njie “over the past few years,” 247Sports reported.
From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2023
In a Dec. 19 text, Biggs told Tarrio that the Proud Boys have been recruiting “losers who wanna drink.”
From Washington Times ● Mar. 10, 2023
In recent weeks, location managers for “Rust” have been recruiting crew members, to restart filming — in the Los Angeles area, rather than New Mexico — in late February and March.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2023
The Airports Operators Association has said airports have been recruiting staff since late last year and most passengers are now travelling with no or minimal disruption.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2022
However, in the short time we have been in harbour we have been recruiting to start afresh, and hope for better weather.
From A Lady's Life on a Farm in Manitoba by M. G. C. (Mary Georgina Caroline) Hall
