Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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In recent days, Chinese authorities have been walking a tightrope in managing the yuan amid rising global volatility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
As a result many dentists have been walking away from NHS work – meaning it's increasingly hard for people to access care.
From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2025
More than three years ago, a group of employees from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette went on strike — and they have been walking the picket line ever since.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2025
I just kind of quietly have been walking on this path for a very long time on my own, and I've had relationships and things like that.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2024
“We have been walking for three hours, at least. The children will need lunch soon, and a nap.”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
