consult
verb (used with object)
to seek advice or information from; ask guidance from.
had been consulting
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past perfect progressiveof consult.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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Reeves said Labour had been consulting with business on what they saw as regulatory and other priorities in other key sectors including life sciences, financial services and improving EU ties in the wake of Brexit.
From Reuters ● Jan. 19, 2023
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who has been leading the president’s legal effort, said in a podcast interview that the team had been consulting with constitutional law professors and analyzing Pence’s options.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 4, 2021
He had been consulting with senior hematologists at the hospital and had observed alarming blood clotting in Covid-19 patients.
From New York Times ● Aug. 5, 2020
Gary Deegear of San Antonio had been consulting on Fisher-Price products for years, according to depositions.
From Washington Post ● May 30, 2019
“He will be here before long now,” said Van Helsing, who had been consulting his pocket-book.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
