tape
noun
a strip of cloth, paper, or plastic with an adhesive surface, used for sealing, binding, or attaching items together; adhesive tape or masking tape.
have been taping
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present perfect progressiveof tape.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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Householders have been taping up their windows, as businesses had sandbags delivered to put at their doorways to prevent coastal surges seeping into their properties.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2025
If Lowe had not offended anyone, he would not have been taping an apology two days later.
From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2013
"The feds have been taping my calls, they know who my clients are," he said.
From Reuters ● Dec. 3, 2010
