Example Sentences

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“Once folks had to move out of those spaces we saw that there was a high need for folks who had been gardening for decades,” Wilson said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2021

The former nurse’s aide had been gardening when she tripped and fell.

From Washington Post • Oct. 23, 2017

He had been gardening, and was in his shirt-sleeves.

From Nicky-Nan, Reservist by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

After a pause for consideration he put on his jacket,—he had been gardening in his shirt-sleeves,—went into his house, out into the road, and then up to the door of his neighbor.

From In the Wilderness by Hichens, Robert Smythe

Karen said that she had been gardening and walking.

From Tante by Sedgwick, Anne Douglas