had been harassing
- past perfect progressive of harass.
Example Sentences
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On Feb. 15, a couple living across from Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito's home called Fairfax County police to complain that his wife, Martha-Ann Alito, had been harassing them.
From Salon ● May 29, 2024
A witness, Summy Ullah, told the Daily News the young men had been harassing Sibley’s group because their behavior offended them.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
According to police reports, the Hardings were going through a divorce, and the CHP captain had been harassing her husband’s girlfriend, who was identified as Natasha Davis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2022
Comedian Ariel Elias thought she’d silenced a heckler who had been harassing her Saturday night at a New Jersey comedy club.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 11, 2022
They had been harassing King Blaze’s family for years.
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
