terminate
verb (used with object)
to bring to an end; put an end to.
have been terminating
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present perfect progressiveof terminate.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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Women have been terminating pregnancies for thousands of years.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 20, 2017
He might simply have been terminating his customary evening visit of recreation, for, as he appeared a "hand" brought his horse round from the barn, and stood awaiting the manager's pleasure to mount.
From The Way of the Strong by Ridgwell Cullum
