had been espousing
- past perfect progressive of espouse.
Example Sentences
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Indeed, Mr. Romney had been espousing some Mormon virtues during the campaign.
From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2012
Indeed, they were the same ideas Samir had been espousing for years.
From Time Magazine Archive
