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had been heartening

  • past perfect progressive of hearten.

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Although the pupils remain desperately upset, she said their talks had been "heartening" and "brought happiness in a tragic situation".

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2022

And when it did not come the thought that maybe it was the last of its kind had been heartening.

From Star Born by Norton, Andre