had been enlightening
- past perfect progressive of enlighten.
Example Sentences
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The debate between Hayek and Popper had been enlightening.
From Slate ● Apr. 29, 2011
Seeing Mamá acting so coy and proper on the sofa next to Special Agent Gonzales had been enlightening to say the least.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
The talk between him and his hostess had been enlightening to both of them.
From The Power and the Glory by Keller, Arthur Ignatius
The ball at Dunholm Castle had been enlightening, and had wrought some changes in his points of view.
From The Shuttle by Burnett, Frances Hodgson
The brief words of the depot master had been enlightening.
From Ralph in the Switch Tower by Chapman, Allen
