copy
noun
an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original.
have copied
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present perfectof copy.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Ian Robertson, former director at BMW, told the BBC's Today programme that JLR should have copied its rivals and started manufacturing in the US.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Vail’s solution was the Epic Pass, an industry-defining model that other companies have copied.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
While other platforms have copied some of TikTok's features, the results aren’t the same, Olson said.
From Salon ● Jan. 17, 2025
They have copied his content and used artificial intelligence tools to supercharge their work.
From New York Times ● Jun. 13, 2024
“If I had looked at McDonald’s and saw someone flipping hamburgers while he was hanging by his feet, I would have copied it.”
From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser
