had been communicating
- past perfect progressive of communicate.
Example Sentences
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Behind the scenes, the players had been communicating with members of the Iranian diaspora in Australia, who told them they could claim humanitarian assistance and stay in Australia permanently.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
Mr Botman said they had been communicating with the miners by notes written on pieces of paper.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2024
Rickey Jones, a state prosecutor, said in his opening statement that Ms. Armstrong was “not happy” that her boyfriend at the time, Colin Strickland, had been communicating with Ms. Wilson.
From New York Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
As MLB.com reported, some Dodgers players had been communicating with Rodriguez over the course of the week, trying to sway him to come to Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2023
Since the Fairy Queen had been communicating mentally, Kendra trusted her first impressions.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
