stimulate
verb (used with object)
to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite.
had been stimulating
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past perfect progressiveof stimulate.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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Every previous conversation I'd had with Pettegrew had been stimulating and enthusiastic on both ends.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2021
Experts say China had been stimulating its economy to try to keep up growth rates.
From New York Times ● Feb. 19, 2020
CNN reined in its arena rock, and I discovered that gratuitous guitar riffs really had been stimulating.
From Slate ● Mar. 7, 2012
Their married career had been stimulating and storm-tossed.
From Non-combatants and Others by Dame Rose Macaulay
They were too excited to sleep, for the events of the day had been stimulating.
From Contrary Mary by Temple Bailey
