compost
noun
a mixture of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil.
has been composting
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present perfect progressiveof compost (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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Dr. Leni Sorensen, a renowned food historian and founder of Indigo House, has been composting for fifty years as a gardener and farmer.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2022
