pollinate
verb (used with object)
to convey pollen to the stigma of (a flower).
have been pollinating
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present perfect progressiveof pollinate.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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"Bees have been pollinating fine for millions of years mainly for free, except for the bribery offered by the flowers in the form of nectar," she adds.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2023
But when he started studying the science of pollination in college, the stories took on a new meaning: Could the rats have been pollinating the trees?
From New York Times ● Jun. 22, 2022
But somehow, Chip’s and Mark’s Shiro trees have been pollinating each other for years.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 25, 2017
