dust
noun
earth or other matter in fine, dry particles.
has dusted
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present perfectof dust (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The Prince of Wales has dusted off what he called his “rusty” rugby skills with some legends of the sport on a visit to a township outside Cape Town.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2024
In the sisters’ suite, there is an artificial plant in the corner of the living room, between a window overlooking the ocean and the flat-screen TV, that Balintona has dusted countless times.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2023
To measure the current configuration’s efficacy, Walsh has dusted wild-caught lanternflies in fluorescent-yellow powder and released them at the base of the poles.
From National Geographic ● Aug. 31, 2023
Now that American Pharoah has dusted off his rivals in the Derby and Preakness, who’s left to take him on in the Belmont?
From Washington Times ● May 17, 2015
See how he has dusted it all up with his claws an’ feathers!” went on the excited speaker.
From A Scout of To-day by Isabel Hornibrook
