had been considering
- past perfect progressive of consider.
Example Sentences
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Amundson’s teenage neighbor had been considering what he might do if he found himself in ICE’s crosshairs.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Diller told The Wall Street Journal that he had been considering a play for the company for the past six months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
Plantenga said at the time that Vinted had been considering an initial public offering and discussing with bankers a potential listing in either the U.S. or Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
The board had been considering a change of CEO for at least three months, according to several sell-side analysts who joined a call with Fermi management.
From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026
The way the man drew out the last word told Jon that he had been considering saying something else.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
