been

American  

[bin, ben] / bɪn, bɛn /

verb

1. past participle of be.

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been British  

/ biːn, bɪn /

verb

1. the past participle of be 1

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Example Sentences

Venezuela has been producing around 1 million barrels of crude a day, so the deal would represent about one to two months’ production.

From MarketWatch

The costs of car maintenance and repairs have been rising faster than inflation—up 6.9% in November from a year earlier, according to data released in December.

From The Wall Street Journal

The plants in recent years have been looking for new sources of heavy crude.

From The Wall Street Journal

Militaries have been scrambling for new capabilities since.

From The Wall Street Journal

California has not been notified of any changes to federal child care or social services funding.

From Los Angeles Times