blossom
noun
the flower of a plant, especially of one producing an edible fruit.
are blossoming
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present progressiveof blossom.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Much like the renaissance of night trains, dining cars are blossoming in Europe.
From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2023
The trees are blossoming, though there are no apples.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 20, 2020
And not only are we not shrinking, we are blossoming all at the same time, turning to the sun and planting more seeds.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2018
I live in Seattle, where, at least for a while, the sky is always blue, trees are blossoming early, all children are not only above average but get into the college of their choice, free.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 28, 2015
In the schoolroom windows the paper hearts are blossoming.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
