average
noun
a quantity, rating, or the like that represents or approximates an arithmetic mean.
had been averaging
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past perfect progressiveof average.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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They had been averaging barely eight points after halftime entering Week 10.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2023
Before the pandemic, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra had been averaging houses just over 70 percent.
From New York Times ● May 23, 2023
He had been averaging 22 points in his last seven games.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 16, 2023
The 6-foot-9, 275-pound transfer from Winthrop had been averaging 23.3 points over his previous three games.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 7, 2023
The Crane family had been averaging a move almost once a year ever since.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
