ward
noun
a division or district of a city or town, as for administrative or political purposes.
have been warding
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present perfect progressiveof ward.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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All winter long, he and other TV newsmen have been warding off a chilly gale of complaints from Senators, Congressmen, city officials, policemen and viewers in general.
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