had been frowning
- past perfect progressive of frown.
Example Sentences
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There were white hairs scattered among the red, and the skin across his forehead and at the corner of each eye was wrinkled as if he had been frowning for a long time.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
Emily Brent's brow, which had been frowning perplexedly, cleared.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
Immediately the face of the Nabob, that for a moment had been frowning, relaxed.
From The Nabob by Blaydes, W.
Greg, with his back turned to the visitor as he bent over the study desk, had been frowning for some time.
From Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
Paullus had been frowning grimly, but now he turned to Marcus Decius and showed his wolfish teeth in his old-time smile.
From The Lion's Brood by Osborne, Duffield
