flower
noun
the blossom of a plant.
have been flowering
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present perfect progressiveof flower.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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Cyclamen.—The bulbs which have been flowering in pots through the winter are now approaching their period of rest, and they must not be neglected if they are to make a satisfactory display next season.
From The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition by Sutton and Sons
Spring had played havoc with all the dainty woodland blossoms that should, according to the ancient 'Shepherd's Calendar' have been flowering fully with the daffodils and primroses.
From God's Good Man by Marie Corelli
Continue to cut down, disroot, and repot, as advised last week, those which have been flowering through the winter.
From In-Door Gardening for Every Week in the Year Showing the Most Successful Treatment for all Plants Cultivated in the Greenhouse, Conservatory, Stove, Pit, Orchid, and Forcing-house by William Keane
