whiz
verb (used without object)
to make a humming, buzzing, or hissing sound, as an object passing swiftly through the air.
have been whizzing
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present perfect progressiveof whiz.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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Yes, sir," said Mr. Bloom, in his heartiest prospectus voice, "things have been whizzing around Okochee.
From Waifs and Strays Part 1 by O. Henry
Just like one around whom the blue beans have been whizzing for hours past, and whose head and arm have been scratched a great deal.
From Napoleon and Blucher by L. (Luise) Mühlbach
The bullets must have been whizzing past him as thick as flies.
From Our Home in the Silver West A Story of Struggle and Adventure by Gordon Stables
