upgrade
noun
an incline going up in the direction of movement.
have been upgrading
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present perfect progressiveof upgrade.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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Airlines including American and Delta also have been upgrading some of their aircraft to help address the problem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
The younger Okura and company have been upgrading infrastructure steadily and would like to reopen the motel — perhaps even get the six cottages open in time for the Route 66 centennial in 2026.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2025
But cinemas all over have been upgrading their technology, from ticketing to projection systems.
From New York Times ● May 31, 2023
Ratings agencies, including Moody's, have been upgrading Deutsche's ratings in a sign of confidence that earnings are sustainable.
From Reuters ● Dec. 16, 2022
Companies, while slow to hire, have been upgrading technology.
From BusinessWeek ● Nov. 28, 2011
