continue
verb (used without object)
to go on after suspension or interruption.
had been continuing
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past perfect progressiveof continue.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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Naturally, with a sequel in mind, the studio’s writers had been continuing to learn how the mind works.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2024
But Ryder said the missions had been continuing, although they were more limited because of the SDF’s request.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 2, 2022
On Saturday the Kremlin said the discussions between Russian and Ukrainian officials had been continuing "in video format".
From Reuters ● Mar. 13, 2022
But a question in the European Parliament in August indicated that some flights had been continuing, with Iraqi Airways flights from Baghdad to Minsk nearly sold out.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2021
Meantime the boat had been continuing its progress steadily.
From Young Alaskans in the Far North by Emerson Hough
