culture
noun
the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc.
have been culturing
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present perfect progressiveof culture.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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Scientists have been culturing animal cells in artificial environments since the 1950s, initially focusing on studying developmental biology and cancer.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2023
