had been competing
- past perfect progressive of compete.
Example Sentences
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Julie Normanton, principal at Christ College, said schools had been "competing against each other", despite wanting the same positive outcomes, and that the scheme would bring them together helping all six improve.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2025
The two had been competing in youth tennis tournaments since they were 8, usually meeting in the finals.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2025
Both players had been competing for the fifth spot in the Braves’ starting rotation.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 14, 2023
Lucas, a third-round pick out of Washington State, had been competing with second-year player Jake Curhan for the right tackle spot throughout camp.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 6, 2022
Newspapers and radio had been competing for audience and advertisers ever since radio's popularity began growing.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
