have been shelling
- present perfect progressive of shell.
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Traders have been shelling out for access to big-data streams from third-party providers to have a leg up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
Taylor Swift and Beyoncé fans have been shelling out on everything from secondhand tickets that cost more than a flight to Europe to fancy fingernails to match the singers’ wardrobe.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
U.S. customers including the younger population have been shelling out money on novel services such as cruise travel, prioritizing experiences over spending on non-essential goods.
From Reuters ● Jun. 26, 2023
They are now positioned on the eastern bank of the Dnipro, from where they have been shelling the city regularly.
From Reuters ● Nov. 26, 2022
British artillery is with the Italian Army, and British guns have been shelling military quarters and stores in the outskirts of Trieste, while British monitors are co-operating at sea.
From Towards the Goal by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
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