uproot
verb (used with object)
to pull out by or as if by the roots.
have been uprooting
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present perfect progressiveof uproot.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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Other New York restaurants, like Dirt Candy and Avant Garden, have been uprooting stubborn preconceptions about vegetarian cuisine, but Mr. Truman, drawing on his publishing experience, views the crowded field as a boon.
From New York Times ● Feb. 16, 2016
