scream
verb (used without object)
to utter a loud, sharp, piercing cry.
have been screaming
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present perfect progressiveof scream.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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I have been screaming his sentiments for years to anyone patient enough to listen to me rant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026
Insurers have been screaming about this from the rooftops for months.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2025
It also won't appease the critics who have been screaming for something to be done.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2023
“For three days, I and some others have been screaming to high Heaven that what the House did was wrong,” said Mr. Graham, South Carolina Republican.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 1, 2023
Joyce Ann would have been screaming yet from that little tap.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
