sequester
verb (used with object)
to remove or withdraw into solitude or retirement; seclude.
is sequestering
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present progressiveof sequester (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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“Naturally, the forest is going to reach a saturation point where it plateaus in how quickly it is sequestering carbon from the atmosphere,” Riley said, explaining why older forests often absorb less carbon.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 26, 2023
