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had been hyping
  • past perfect progressive of hype.

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Fey had been hyping them up all morning, Forte says as he reaches for his own.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

Steven Frey of Univesco told The Post she had no idea that Shah had been hyping the property as her own on the show.

From Fox News • Mar. 31, 2021

Scott had been hyping his “big announcement” since late last month, and those close to him were talking openly of his plans to run for Senate even before then.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2018