witness
verb (used with object)
to see, hear, or know by personal presence and perception.
have been witnessing
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present perfect progressiveof witness.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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"I have been witnessing miracles of healing through the years because of this act of faith."
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
Sky-watchers around the world have been witnessing a striking Blood Moon - a phenomenon that happens when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, taking on a deep red hue.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2025
Astronomers have been witnessing the ends of worlds for millennia.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 23, 2022
For decades, scientists have been witnessing cane toad tadpoles devouring their younger kin in the puddles and ponds they share.
From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2022
Great shouting below—The ladies, who have been witnessing the ride, crowd upon the terrace, waving their handkerchiefs, and appear surrounding and congratulating Manuel as he comes on up steps.
From The Romance of a Poor Young Man A Drama Adapted from the French of Octave Feuillet by Pierrepont Edwards
