stage
noun
a single step or degree in a process; a particular phase, period, position, etc., in a process, development, or series.
have staged
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present perfectof stage.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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From the earliest days of photography, artists have staged tableaux for the camera, often using painting and literature as inspiration.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
The workers have staged a total of 60 hours of strikes this year, causing estimated losses of around $1.6 billion, according to calculations by local news agency Newsis.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
"This season, we have staged more than 380 matches using only three approved stadiums," Ethiopian Premier League Chief Executive Officer Kifle Seife told The Reporter newspaper on 27 June.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
U.S. stocks have staged a powerful rally so far this year, with semiconductor names leading a blistering run-up to record highs.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Well, we have staged the great animal stunt.
From Claire The Blind Love of a Blind Hero, By a Blind Author by Leslie Burton Blades
