have been taking
- present perfect progressive of take.
Example Sentences
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Most recently, scammers have been taking on the identities of practicing attorneys.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
For the annuitant, the bad luck would be the market soaring, in which case the better option might have been taking phased withdrawals instead of an annuity.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
"Athletes have been taking to social media and using it ambitiously to cultivate followings, to strike brand deals, to make money, to leverage their popularity."
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Adding Kessler comes as state attorneys general have been taking a more aggressive role in waging anti-trust fights.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
‘We are not tired. We have been taking things easy. We were wet, cold and hungry, but all that you have cured. Come, sit down! And if you have any pipe-weed, we’ll bless you.’
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
