glare
noun
a very harsh, bright, dazzling light.
had been glaring
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past perfect progressiveof glare.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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Their defense had been glaring weaknesses, as well.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2025
A light had been glaring in his eyes all evening and, leaning away to avoid it, he had already broken two batons.
From Time Magazine Archive
Klaus had been glaring at the floor, trying to hide how upset he was.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
You see, the ill-bred sparrows had been glaring at the little madam as she sat on her nest, which was a piece of impertinence that no self-respecting bird could endure with equanimity.
From Our Bird Comrades by Leander S. (Leander Sylvester) Keyser
Mitchy had been glaring at her over his tea.
From The Awkward Age by Henry James
