tax
noun
a sum of money demanded by a government for its support or for specific facilities or services, levied upon incomes, property, sales, etc.
have been taxing
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present perfect progressiveof tax.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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Several hospitalizations in the past year have been taxing physically and emotionally.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 30, 2021
While Miss Newbery gave no reason for her resignation, it is understood by her friends that the increased demands upon her during the influenza epidemic have been taxing.
From Slate ● Dec. 21, 2020
Yet, recent months have been taxing on the Chelsea, Mass., native.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 11, 2010
But eight performances a week of Funny Girl have been taxing enough.
From Time Magazine Archive
I certainly feared the ordeal of exposure on the field myself; and you have been taxing your 'poor woman's wit,' and have anticipated my one difficulty.
From The Last of the Vikings by Bowling, John
