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had been acquitting
  • past perfect progressive of acquit.

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Meanwhile, Grant had been acquitting himself with high credit in all the work which fell to his share.

From On the Trail of Grant and Lee by Hill, Frederick Trevor

But it was not Lionel who needed any incitement to go forward; he was far more eager than any of his companions, now that he had been acquitting himself none so ill.

From Prince Fortunatus by Black, William