swallow
verb (used with object)
to take into the stomach by drawing through the throat and esophagus with a voluntary muscular action, as food, drink, or other substances.
have been swallowing
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present perfect progressiveof swallow.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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Although consumers have been swallowing high fares up until this point, continued inflation and a looming recession could motivate some travelers to stay home and save up rather than cash in for big trips.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 28, 2022
Attempting to tap into the interest in craft beers, huge brands have been swallowing smaller breweries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2016
Investors have been swallowing gross margins declines in every year since 2011.
From US News ● Aug. 29, 2016
“The gruel we have been swallowing has been almost plain water these last few days.”
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
I have been swallowing them since Chelsea, Nadine, and Isaac showed up.
From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan
