had been hardening
- past perfect progressive of harden.
Example Sentences
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One was an arrow-maker, for he had been hardening arrow-points in the fire, and left behind him the arrow-maker's thong.
From Salute to Adventurers by Buchan, John
For two years her heart had been hardening to its present condition, and she would not give up one tittle of the chance that now opened out before her hungry eyes.
From The Forfeit by Cullum, Ridgwell
But by and by the inward heat began to thaw the stiff outward crust, which had been hardening for so many years.
From Idolatry A Romance by Hawthorne, Julian
John's face had been hardening down into a firm, decided look, while Lillie, stroking his whiskers and playing with his collar, went on with this address.
From Pink and White Tyranny A Society Novel by Stowe, Harriet Beecher
His face had been hardening during this amazing speech.
From The Bandbox by Vance, Louis Joseph
