had been coddling
- past perfect progressive of coddle.
Example Sentences
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Ever since the war he had been coddling an idea that he thought might be too salty for English dancers.
From Time Magazine Archive
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At least this explained why Kaz had been coddling Wylan and sending jobs his way.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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