verify
verb (used with object)
to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate.
have been verifying
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present perfect progressiveof verify.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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For the last week and a half, workers at the City Clerk’s Office have been verifying the legitimacy of voter signatures submitted by the candidates, finishing the last batch on Friday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2026
On Twitter, regular people around the world have been verifying photos of Russian troop movements and reporting them to Ukrainian authorities to aid in the war effort.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 24, 2022
