glean
verb (used with object)
to gather slowly and laboriously, bit by bit.
have been gleaning
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present perfect progressiveof glean.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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Personal relationships are key to diplomacy and civil servants will have been gleaning as much information on Mr Trump and his potential team as they can.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2016
