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had been labeling
  • past perfect progressive of label.

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The overall increase stunned many experts, some of whom redefined the term “transitory,” with which they had been labeling price increases seen in April, May and June.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2021

The Manhattan Brewing Co. had been labeling its beer "Canadian Ace" since 1939, spent $750,000 advertising it.

From Time Magazine Archive