repeat
verb (used with object)
to say or utter again (something already said).
have been repeating
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present perfect progressiveof repeat.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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Officials and activists have been repeating Mr Peeperkorn's phrase since then to express their concern and opposition to Israel's military operation in Rafah, which began three weeks ago.
From BBC ● May 30, 2024
It’s a message federal officials have been repeating.
From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2023
Government officials have been repeating similar statements since the George W. Bush administration.
From New York Times ● May 9, 2021
“We have been repeating the same message for 10 months; nothing’s changed. We’ve seen progress when people heed the message and the warnings, and we’ve also seen impacts when they don’t,” she said.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 20, 2021
I remember his words exactly and have been repeating them over and over in my mind so that I could write them down for you.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
