represent
verb (used with object)
to serve to express, designate, stand for, or denote, as a word, symbol, or the like does; symbolize.
have been representing
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present perfect progressiveof represent.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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National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez and opposition figure Dinorah Figuera have been representing both sides since negotiations began last week.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Moreover, she stated, Blanche should never have been representing the federal government in this case, particularly given the settlement agreement’s anti-weaponization fund.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
The move rattled immigrant rights group that have been representing children, some who are just months old.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2025
"I have spoken to over 100 families, I have been representing families in Nottingham," she said.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2024
A hundred or more there must have been, representing half as many periods and countries, according to their strange and ancient costumes.
From Isle of the Undead by Lloyd Arthur Eshbach
