had been collapsing
- past perfect progressive of collapse.
Example Sentences
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The value of the bolivar had been collapsing for years despite — or because of — government efforts to control the exchange rate.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 11, 2021
The win eases some recent pain for the Indians, who had been collapsing amid a slew of injuries and little offense.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 8, 2021
"They will," answered Adan, who had been collapsing and digging his knuckles into his eyes for an hour and more.
From The Valiant Runaways by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn
