have been goosing

• present perfect progressive

  present perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.

  of goose.
  goose

  noun

  any of numerous wild or domesticated, web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, especially of the genera Anser and Branta, most of which are larger and have a longer neck and legs than the ducks.

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have been goosing

In spite of widespread aversion to eating candy corn, candy manufacturers have been goosing the sugar kernels up with other flavor combinations in the hopes of selling more product.

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2014

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