had been concerning
- past perfect progressive of concern.
Example Sentences
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A routine exam a week earlier had found a lump, and the results from her mammogram had been concerning enough that the doctor immediately picked up the phone and called her.
From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2018
New York State's Republican Committee noted that her column had been "concerning itself more and more" with state and city politics, wondered aloud if she was going to run for Senator.
From Time Magazine Archive
Some of them had been concerning themselves on Paul's account also.
From The Black Opal by Prichard, Katharine Susannah
The first question he asked had been concerning the whereabouts of the young people.
From The Shoulders of Atlas A Novel by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins
Melbury did not know enough to give the gist of the incident, which was that Marty South's letter had been concerning a certain personal adornment common to herself and Mrs. Charmond.
From The Woodlanders by Hardy, Thomas
