had been guarding
- past perfect progressive of guard.
Example Sentences
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On the day of the fight, Holloway had been guarding Morant, who was dominating on offense and repeatedly led his team to victory during highly competitive games played throughout the day.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
One resident told the BBC that Taliban fighters had been guarding the street and that the presence of "non-Afghan residents" was common knowledge among locals.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2022
But people had been guarding their precious spots at the gate for days.
From New York Times ● Nov. 7, 2021
Last into the U-Haul on this June day went their safe, which had been guarding their chance at that option: two visas that would allow them to live and work in Canada.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 26, 2019
The current Butler had been guarding young Master Artemis for twelve years, since the moment of his birth.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
