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had been espousing
  • past perfect progressive of espouse.

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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