refer
verb (used with object)
to direct for information or anything required.
have been referring
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present perfect progressiveof refer.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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“We were completely unaware of who they may have been referring to,” said Diamantoni.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
It suggested that Mr Harfouch may have been referring to the Beyond the Crown programme: a "social impact initiative" that operates independently from the Miss Universe competition, and has a separate selection committee.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
While Silver didn’t mention anyone by name, he may have been referring to a recent scandal involving former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2025
Given that I was the only Rachel in our class, April and I think Hunter must have been referring to me.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2024
And I could have been referring to so many things.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
