compost
noun
a mixture of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil.
had been composting
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past perfect progressiveof compost.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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To solve the carcass crisis, the conservation partnership drew inspiration from a group called the Blackfoot Challenge – a coalition of Montana ranchers that for years had been composting carcasses at a bear-proof facility.
From Salon ● Mar. 22, 2014
While an unpleasant fragrance was sometimes emitted when I opened it, I realized that I had been composting broccoli, kale and brussels sprouts, despite the warning that “strong odors will result.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 2, 2013
