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had been absenting
  • past perfect progressive of absent.

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If Lily Pendleton had been absenting herself from Hester’s side more than usual since the fall term opened, now she was still more away.

From The Girls of Central High at Basketball The Great Gymnasium Mystery by Morrison, Gertrude W.