chair
noun
a seat, especially for one person, usually having four legs for support and a rest for the back and often having rests for the arms.
had been chairing
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past perfect progressiveof chair.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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If judge BK had been chairing the proceedings, would he have tolerated his ranting and disrespect?
From New York Times ● Oct. 5, 2018
Mr. Johnson last week decided not to run, after Mr. Gove, who had been chairing the former mayor’s bid, said he had lost confidence in Mr. Johnson and was himself run for the top job.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2016
