scrounge
verb (used with object)
to borrow (a small amount or item) with no intention of repaying or returning it.
have been scrounging
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present perfect progressiveof scrounge.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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Friends, my family included, have been scrounging for fans, dehumidifiers, and sump pumps to lend to friends affected by the flood.
From Slate ● Aug. 9, 2024
Gaza hospitals have been scrounging for fuel to run emergency generators that power incubators and other life-saving equipment.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
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