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have been teasing
  • present perfect progressive of tease.

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Rodrigo and her team have been teasing the album since winter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Mark Joseph Stern: So, Dahlia, the Supreme Court finally released the report that justices have been teasing since September.

From Slate • Jan. 19, 2023

Speaking to reporters in Dallas, the 23-year-old said teammates have been teasing him all week for being shut out.

From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2022

Watch to learn how researchers and doctors have been teasing apart how COVID-19 effects the brain, and testing treatments to alleviate symptoms.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 15, 2022

I have been teasing YOU this ever so long; but frighten them, and make them miserable?

From A Simpleton by Reade, Charles