roil
verb (used with object)
to render (water, wine, etc.) turbid by stirring up sediment.
have been roiling
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present perfect progressiveof roil.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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To understand the forces that have been roiling the biggest media companies, look no further than Disney’s earnings.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2023
He apologized to anyone “who was inconvenienced” by the problems that have been roiling Howard’s student body this fall, which range from moldy dorm rooms to spotty WiFi.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 5, 2021
The evolving ethics of memoir-writing have been roiling the literary world since James Frey and his million little lies broke Oprah Winfrey’s book club, and the memoir, in 2003.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2021
Many around the state undoubtedly rolled their eyes at Boyd’s selection, as the waters surrounding UT’s leadership have been roiling for some time.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2018
In a meeting with his House colleagues to discuss Wednesday’s budget agreement, the House speaker finally let loose on the conservative groups that have been roiling Republican politics.
From Slate ● Dec. 11, 2013
