ski
noun
one of a pair of long, slender runners made of wood, plastic, or metal used in gliding over snow.
have been skiing
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present perfect progressiveof ski.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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If you’re new to the sport, you’re bound to have a lot of questions — and that can feel daunting, especially if you’re surrounded by people who have been skiing or snowboarding for years.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 20, 2022
“We have been skiing all our lives and we are passionate about it,” Price says.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 10, 2016
"I have never lost a pole in my life and I have been skiing since I was 2 years old," said Vonn, who finished with 1,980 points.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 19, 2012
For years they have been skiing in the shadow of downhill racers at home and always losing to Norwegians, Finns or Russians in international competition.
From Time Magazine Archive
