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
The sides have waged a shadow war of covert operations and cyberattacks for years, but the exchange of fire in April was their first direct military confrontation.
From Seattle Times ● May 19, 2024
When this was done, a black horseman came riding out of the castle, against whom the nobleman would have waged battle.
From Folk-lore and Legends: German by Anonymous
