Example Sentences

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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 9.0 points and 4.0 assists.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2023

He had been averaging 22 points in his last seven games.

From Washington Times • Mar. 16, 2023

Traylor, who had been averaging 13 points a game, was held to two points and missed all nine of her shots from the field.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2022

The Crane family had been averaging a move almost once a year ever since.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman