had been admiring
- past perfect progressive of admire.
Example Sentences
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Omar Ramírez, also from Bakersfield, said he had been admiring river pools where a swim would be refreshing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2025
The artist gave it to his father, who had been admiring the work when the canvas was still wet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
“I had been admiring him from afar,” Ms. Moody said.
From New York Times ● Apr. 1, 2022
Some in the queue had been admiring Lewis since they were teenagers.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 28, 2020
“Just look at him!” said Kate, who, herself, had been admiring the sunset.
From Burning Sands by Weigal, Arthur
