glitter
verb (used without object)
to reflect light with a brilliant, sparkling luster; sparkle with reflected light.
has been glittering
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present perfect progressiveof glitter (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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Its "fate," my dear fellow, has been glittering glory—simply: and I ween—that is I hope—you will find the glitter has chinked as well.
From The Letters of Henry James (volume I) by James, Henry
