nurture
verb (used with object)
to feed and protect.
is nurturing
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present progressiveof nurture (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The world’s most valuable company, Nvidia, is nurturing an entirely new asset class to keep chip sales humming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
A Sheep is nurturing, sensitive and empathetic, and the Horse baby brings energy and momentum into the Sheep parent’s world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026
But for now, the priority is nurturing the tiny shoots.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2024
Castro is nurturing some of her passions: She’s working on her writing and taking a certificate program in instructional design.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2022
Years after introducing Google Glass — smart glasses that faced enormous backlash over their geeky vibe and casual approach to personal privacy — the company is nurturing a new project.
From New York Times ● Dec. 30, 2021
