tidy
adjective
neat, orderly, or trim, as in appearance or dress.
have been tidying
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present perfect progressiveof tidy.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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In recent years, the Danes have been tidying up that mess, base by abandoned base.
From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2025
They really have been tidying up the area.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2011
The servants have been tidying the place whilst I was out—confound them!
From Under False Pretences A Novel by Adeline Sergeant
I see you have been tidying it up and clearing away the moss from the name.
From The Daughters of Danaus by Mona Caird
