source
noun
any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin.
had been sourcing
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past perfect progressiveof source.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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Ms McCain said the WFP had been sourcing grains from other sources to distribute to countries around the world but it had not been able to feed as many people due to rising costs.
From BBC ● May 11, 2023
A spokesman for food and bakery company Allied Pinnacle said its flour mills had been sourcing additional grain from South Australia since February.
From Reuters ● Aug. 29, 2018
