had been burdening
- past perfect progressive of burden.
Example Sentences
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That smile evoked from her the question that had been burdening her mind.
From The Sea-Hawk by Sabatini, Rafael
The great secret with which they had been burdening themselves for the past few weeks was now to be out.
From Glengarry School Days: a story of early days in Glengarry by Connor, Ralph
