had been exhibiting
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past perfect progressiveof exhibit.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
exhibitverb (used with object)to offer or expose to view; present for inspection.
Example Sentences
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Plaintiff Jessica Haviland is a 39-year-old woman who was in the custody of Century Regional Detention Facility and had been exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 and was not tested.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2020
She did share that Fawcett had been exhibiting symptoms for a while when she finally went to a doctor.
From Fox News ● May 23, 2019
Mr. Kounellis had been exhibiting canvases with stenciled letters and numerals — work he called “phonetic poems” — but quickly showed signs of artistic restlessness.
From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2017
He had been exhibiting enough symptoms to trigger a preliminary screening, Frisco Fire Chief Mark Piland told reporters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2014
Although they got their meals at Mr. King's headquarters, the boys had two light cots and slept near to the machine which Dave had been exhibiting.
From Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane by Roy Rockwood