burgeon
verb (used without object)
to grow or develop quickly; flourish.
has been burgeoning
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present perfect progressiveof burgeon (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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One reason why regulators have taken their time in grappling with the problem is that it remains hard to be sure why the fail count has been burgeoning and what the precise consequences might be.
From Economist ● Jun. 2, 2011
