stage
noun
a single step or degree in a process; a particular phase, period, position, etc., in a process, development, or series.
have been staging
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present perfect progressiveof stage.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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Cybersecurity stocks have been staging a big comeback, now evidenced by a fresh milestone for Palo Alto Networks.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
Software names that sold off sharply then have been staging recoveries: Salesforce built on Tuesday gains, adding 3.4% ahead of its own earnings, while Cloudflare and Zscaler each gained more than 4%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026
The Moroccan government on Thursday made fresh calls for dialogue with the youth collective GenZ 212, whose members have been staging nationwide protests since late September to demand reforms and a change of government.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2025
Israelis have been staging massive demonstrations demanding a cease-fire accord to free the hostages, fewer than 70 of whom are thought to remain alive inside Gaza.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2024
Members of Unite employed by Abellio have been staging a series of walkouts in recent months, disrupting journeys in south and west London.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2023
