had been fatiguing
- past perfect progressive of fatigue.
Example Sentences
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Although the day had been fatiguing, neither of them was inclined to sleep.
From Twenty Years After by Dumas père, Alexandre
The work had been fatiguing in the extreme, but the men were as a rule in splendid health, the constant excitement preventing their suffering from the effect of heat or attacks of fever.
From The Queen's Cup by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
The lecturing tour had been fatiguing, and Baird was glad of such repose as he could secure.
From In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim by Burnett, Frances Hodgson
Either the stimulus of the doctor's presence had been strong, or the effort to appear well had been fatiguing; and Dr. Harrison would have pronounced another verdict had he seen his patient ten minutes later.
From Say and Seal, Volume I by Warner, Susan
The ride up the hill from the plains had been fatiguing.
From To Lhassa at Last by Millington, Powell