study
noun
application of the mind to the acquisition of knowledge, such as by reading, investigation, or reflection.
have been studying
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present perfect progressiveof study.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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Scientists have been studying a potential relationship between acetaminophen use and neurodevelopmental disorders for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Schulte and her team have been studying male caregivers through surveys, focus groups and reporting since 2019.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
Managers of seven Southern California water agencies have been studying options for building the pipelines and pump stations to transport the water on land if the technology pencils out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
Physicists have been studying MoOCl2 for several years because of its unusual electronic structure.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026
This weekend, for instance, I should have been studying for my math test, but Dad and I went bowling and I just never got around to doing that.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
