vary
verb (used with object)
to change or alter, as in form, appearance, character, or substance.
have been varying
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present perfect progressiveof vary.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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There have been varying reports of the number of migrant deaths at sea, with the UN's Missing Migrants Project saying 300 people had died in the Central Mediterranean in the last 10 days alone.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2023
Just like today, within even a small group there would have been varying degrees of physical ability, intelligence, charisma, and other traits.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
Regional central banks have been varying their strategies as inflation wanes in some places but remains stubbornly high in others.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 3, 2023
There have been varying efforts, but no real momentum.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2022
There have been varying accounts about the strength of the wind that caused the accident.
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2021
