communicate
verb (used with object)
to impart knowledge of; make known.
had been communicating
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past perfect progressiveof communicate.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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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
Ms Seif said the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office had been communicating with her family over the issue, but she called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's office to also give it their attention.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2025
According to authorities, Mercurio adopted the Muslim faith against his Christian parents’ wishes and had been communicating for two years with FBI informants posing as Islamic State group supporters.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 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
Since the Fairy Queen had been communicating mentally, Kendra trusted her first impressions.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
