urge
verb (used with object)
to push or force along; impel with force or vigor.
have been urging
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present perfect progressiveof urge.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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U.S. officials have been urging member nations to withdraw.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Doctors have been urging everybody to get the flu vaccine — the CDC recommends it for everyone age 6 months and up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025
Authorities have been urging people living there to move to safer places.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2025
Outside groups have been urging a different approach.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2025
I have been urging Mr. Governor enough, I can tell you.
From King Matthias and the Beggar Boy by Nicholas J?sika
