have been torturing
- present perfect progressive of torture.
Example Sentences
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The worms have been torturing humans since before history began.
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2013
When Briony was obliged by her cousin’s fierce stare to raise an eyebrow, she continued, “The twins have been torturing me.”
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
Without attempting to change the position which must have been torturing him, he filled the pipe bowl, his fingers moving as if he had partially lost control of them.
From Bull Hunter by Brand, Max
Can't you see that I have been torturing myself with jealous fears?
From Petticoat Rule by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
“Do you really mean, my dear fellow, that the monsters have been torturing you in this way?” asked Miles, with looks of sympathy.
From Blue Lights Hot Work in the Soudan by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
