contravene
verb (used with object)
to come or be in conflict with; go or act against; deny or oppose.
had been contravening
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past perfect progressiveof contravene.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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It follows accusations the Vatican had been contravening international rules on money laundering.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2010
