mature
adjective
complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms.
had been maturing
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past perfect progressiveof mature.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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Their lyrics had been maturing: “Sgt. Pepper” had none of the anodyne love songs that brought them fame.
From Economist ● Jun. 1, 2017
“The blood-screening business had been maturing, and that’s the business that was partnered with Novartis.”
From BusinessWeek ● Jun. 6, 2011
He had been maturing, his willingness to learn, adapt and progress impressive.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 9, 2010
The object was the exchange of ideas, discoveries and criticisms which each of these scientific minds had been maturing privately during the past year.
From Time Magazine Archive
With a purpose which had been maturing in his mind during the last hour, Hayden approached Kitty and Marcia, who stood together talking in low tones as Kitty caught her furs about her.
From The Silver Butterfly by Howard Chandler Christy
