had been improving
- past perfect progressive of improve.
Example Sentences
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Sentiment had been improving in recent months, helped by improving domestic demand and particularly by expectations that fiscal stimulus planned by Germany’s government would boost the country’s manufacturing sector.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
He said business had been improving over the summer.
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2021
Before the pandemic, safety on U.S. roadways had been improving for decades, thanks to enforcement of seatbelt laws and the advent of airbags, improved braking and stability control, and other safety features.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2021
Many who knew Mr. Wright have said he was a man who had made mistakes but had been improving his life.
From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2021
But during all this time Lincoln had been improving his spare moments learning surveying, and for the next few years he earned good wages surveying.
From Hidden Treasures Or, Why Some Succeed While Others Fail by Lewis, Harry A.
