trade
noun
the act or process of buying, selling, or exchanging commodities, at either wholesale or retail, within a country or between countries.
have been trading
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present perfect progressiveof trade.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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Spreads for an AI basket have been trading wide to levels for the broader investment-grade corporate index, as seen in the chart below from Morgan Stanley.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
Carlisle proposed using a mix of cash and stock to acquire Owens Corning at a significant premium to where its shares have been trading this year, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Not only has the Netflix roast caused a stir among viewers, but the comedians who participated also have been trading slights in recent weeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
At the head of the bond curve, 2-year notes have been trading north of 4% since mid-May, the highest in a year and well north of the current Fed rate benchmark of 3.5% to 3.75%.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
I have been trading here, as I daresay you have heard, and have sold all my goods.
From Black Heart and White Heart by Henry Rider Haggard
