had been encouraging
- past perfect progressive of encourage.
Example Sentences
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He said the UK government had been "very supportive" and discussions with he US State Department had been "encouraging".
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2025
With Laurie still peeved about Jaclyn’s sleepover with Valentin, the hotel worker the actor had been encouraging Laurie to pursue, the women’s dinner turns into a sharing circle of underhanded observations about each other.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2025
Burberry, known for its camel, red and black check and TB monogram, said its performance in China had been encouraging since its stores reopened in June, and it was actively managing the headwind from inflation.
From Reuters ● Jul. 15, 2022
As for Sweetgreen’s return to office plan this month, the company said it had been encouraging vaccinations but would not mandate them for employees.
From New York Times ● Jul. 2, 2021
Candice’s mother had been encouraging her to walk over and introduce herself to the boy, but Candice hadn’t seen the point.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
