take
verb (used with object)
to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action.
have been taking
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present perfect progressiveof take.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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The Times reported last month that Waymo’s electric vehicles have been taking up space at public charging stations in San Diego County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Rallies have been taking place across Serbia on Thursday, the final day of campaigning ahead of a snap election billed as a referendum on the country's future.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Google, meanwhile, told AFP in an email that "tree felling activities have been taking place in compliance with Forestry Act requirements" and they "were awaiting further guidance from LVV on this matter."
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
In reality, rather than saving more for a down payment, car buyers have been taking out longer loans to reduce their monthly payment.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
I realize how many people sitting around us have open laptops and open notebooks, and hope that none of them have been taking notes.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
