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have been removing
  • present perfect progressive of remove.

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Retailers have been removing American goods from store shelves, as officials push residents to “buy Canadian.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025

Environmental Protection Agency teams have been removing toxic items like pesticides and solar-powered batteries from the town.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2023

Workers have been removing the wreckage from the tracks to restart traffic, with officials saying they were aiming to be operational again in a few days.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2023

Navy and Coast Guard personnel, along with local workers and other government agencies, have been removing debris from the shore over the past three days, officials said.

From Washington Times • May 1, 2023

"I see you have been removing articles from the ship," continued the captain, in a tone of disapproval.

From Facing the World by Alger, Horatio