assist
verb (used with object)
to give support or aid to; help.
had been assisting
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past perfect progressiveof assist.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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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
Gelje Sherpa had been assisting other climbers who wanted to get to the summit, but persuaded them to abandon their attempt so he could save Mr. Ravichandran.
From New York Times ● Jun. 9, 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 U.N. had been assisting 2.7 million people each month via cross-border deliveries, which could now be disrupted.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 6, 2023
“What does not move?” said Lawrence, who had been assisting to adjust the theodolite, and came forward at the moment.
From Rivers of Ice by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
