had been assisting
- past perfect progressive of assist.
Example Sentences
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Turkish authorities said they had been assisting the vessels, and released footage showing two of its own boats trying to extinguish the fire on the Kairos.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2025
Mr. Milchan said he had been assisting Israel in security matters from the 1960s up until today, adding, “I cannot elaborate on how many things Netanyahu and I did, secretly, for the country.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 25, 2023
In September, police attempted to arrest Álvarez, a former Sandinista rebel who had been assisting the families of political prisoners.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 9, 2023
The governor had been assisting Denver in relocating migrants who ended up in there after crossing the southern border.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 9, 2023
Hitherto Gyp had been assisting at this conversation in motionless silence, seated on his haunches, and alternately looking up in his master's face to watch its expression and observing Dinah's movements about the kitchen.
From Adam Bede by Eliot, George
