nurture
verb (used with object)
to feed and protect.
has been nurturing
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present perfect progressiveof nurture (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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Russia has been nurturing ties in Africa for years and plans to hold an Africa-Russia summit in St Petersburg in July.
From Reuters ● May 23, 2023
The UK government has been nurturing the relationship with Doha, to ensure security of supply as North Sea reserves dwindle.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2022
“Silence” For the past 25 years, Martin Scorsese has been nurturing this movie about two Portuguese Jesuits on a mission to spread Christianity in Japan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2016
Even as she navigates a primary in which she faces little competition for the African-American vote, Clinton has been nurturing the constituency with policy rollouts, private meetings and surrogate assignments.
From US News ● Dec. 11, 2015
McKenna wasn't there to talk about milk, but another farm product Yoder has been nurturing.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 26, 2014
