had been extending
- past perfect progressive of extend.
Example Sentences
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It occurred to me that I had been extending that generosity to everyone but myself.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
Most recently, the central bank had been extending credit for fuel imports at a rate of 3,900 pounds to the dollar, compared with a parallel market rate of more than 20,000 pounds.
From Reuters ● Aug. 12, 2021
Most recently, the central bank had been extending credit for fuel imports at a rate of 3,900 pounds to the dollar, compared with a parallel market rate of more than 20,000 pounds on Wednesday.
From Reuters ● Aug. 11, 2021
The pension fund for the culinary workers union in Las Vegas had been extending loans to Mr. Shenker with no restrictions since 1973.
From New York Times ● Feb. 3, 2017
The plague, which had been extending its ravages over Asia, entered Europe.
From The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 by Various
