down
adverb
from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position.
had been downing
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past perfect progressiveof down.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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Wolf Blitzer, the network’s stalwart lead anchor, seemed like he had been downing espressos since morning, speaking so rapidly that Mr. King had to occasionally struggle to get a word in.
From New York Times ● Nov. 9, 2016
Wolf Blitzer, the network’s stalwart lead anchor, seemed like he had been downing espressos since morning, speaking so rapidly that King had to occasionally struggle to get a word in.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2016
