nestle
verb (used without object)
to lie close and snug, like a bird in a nest; snuggle or cuddle.
had been nestling
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past perfect progressiveof nestle.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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At the same instant a tiger-cat leaped out of the tree; while a covey of partridges, which had been nestling in the grass close by, rose with a loud “wurr,” still further alarming the dominie.
From In New Granada Heroes and Patriots by William Henry Giles Kingston
Patsey, who had been nestling to her, clapped his hands and tried to say 'A merry Christmas.'
From Baby Jane's Mission by Reginald Parnell
The years came and passed, and red men and white men continued to walk over California without dreaming of the immeasurable riches that had been nestling for ages under their feet.
From The Greater Republic A History of the United States by Charles Morris
Polly poked up her head where she had been nestling it on Alexia's shoulder.
From Five Little Peppers and their Friends by Margaret Sidney
