Example Sentences

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Shapiro had been hosting the show for nearly a decade.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

The Kenya Human Rights Commission had been hosting a press conference organised by women calling for an end to state violence ahead of Monday's protests.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2025

Mr. Jennings, who began solo hosting duties Monday, had been hosting the show with actress Mayim Bialik.

From Washington Times • Sep. 12, 2023

The woman had been hosting her in-laws, Gail and Don Patterson, both aged 70.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2023

The piece introduced readers to Mrs. Robert Blanch of Minneapolis, who at that point had been hosting baking swaps for her bridge club for three years.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2021