wage
noun
Often wages. money that is paid or received for work or services, as by the hour, day, or week.
have waged
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present perfectof wage.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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A historically nomadic people, Tuaregs, who are spread across Mali, Niger, Algeria, Libya and Burkina Faso, have waged an armed struggle for decades against marginalisation, with action centred in particular around Kidal.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
United and rival Delta Air Lines have waged an arms race of sorts for travelers willing to pay more for creature comforts and perks such as priority boarding.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 20, 2026
In recent years, states including Wisconsin, Michigan and Kentucky have waged similar battles over separation of powers.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2025
Silicon Valley’s powerful lobbying armies have waged war simultaneously, stalling the efforts.
From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
For longer years than most men would care to attempt to count, men have waged a ceaseless war upon them.
From The Voice of the Pack by Edison Marshall
