dust
noun
earth or other matter in fine, dry particles.
has been dusting
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present perfect progressiveof dust (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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His team has been dusting off some research that they may not have gotten to without the shutdown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025
During the last year, Mr. Boyd has been dusting off many of his neglected relationships, mending the divide with family members and forging bonds with his grandchildren.
From New York Times ● Nov. 2, 2014
“He has been dusting here,—and within a few days, too,” she thought triumphantly.
From Rose O' the River by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
"He has been dusting here,—and within a few days, too," she thought triumphantly.
From Homespun Tales by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
