sort
noun
a particular kind, species, variety, class, or group, distinguished by a common character or nature.
have been sorting
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present perfect progressiveof sort.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 sorting through the things, choosing what I’m going to keep for myself, what I’m going to give away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2025
"We understand that the tenants were not happy and we have been communicating and we have been sorting out all the issues," said Mr Saleemi.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2023
At the White Eagle club in London, over 100 volunteers have been sorting through masses of bags.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2022
Both teams have been sorting through issues that might be tough to overcome against a quality opponent.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2021
I have been sorting my papers and getting ready for the winter work.
From Scott's Last Expedition Volume I by Robert Falcon Scott
