assess
verb (used with object)
to estimate officially the value of (property, income, etc.) as a basis for taxation.
had been assessing
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past perfect progressiveof assess.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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Wolves had been assessing their options for a number of weeks and sounded out candidates, including former West Ham manager David Moyes.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2024
UBS had been assessing the possible impact of a transaction with Credit Suisse since December, the filing showed.
From Reuters ● May 3, 2023
The RFU board had been assessing the applications from bidders aiming to take over the two stricken clubs.
From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2022
Hayashi, who had been assessing the refugee situation in Poland, flew in on a separate flight shortly before the 20 arrived.
From Reuters ● Apr. 5, 2022
But also I had been assessing myself as a prison guard and was bothered by my conclusions.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
