waver
verb (used without object)
to sway to and fro; flutter.
have been wavering
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present perfect progressiveof waver.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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But U.S. exports have been wavering substantially week-to-week, and the largest share of U.S. jet fuel goes to Canada and Mexico, so there’s only so much available supply to divert to Europe.
From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026
Performances, however, have been wavering for some time.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2022
Barring some hilariously poor putting on the way in last night - when concentration will have been wavering at the tail end of a 5hr 40min round - his short game has been super sharp.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 11, 2012
Matson is a popular idol among his fellow players and it is believed that many stars who have been wavering in their allegiance to the old leagues will follow his example.”
From Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour by Lester Chadwick
You have been wavering between life and death ever since, almost, although about the third week you seemed to begin to mend slowly.
From Cupid's Middleman by Edward B. Lent
