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had been leasing

  • past perfect progressive
    of lease.
    lease
    noun
    a contract renting land, buildings, etc., to another; a contract or instrument conveying property to another for a specified period or for a period determinable at the will of either lessor or lessee in consideration of rent or other compensation.

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Raju Gound said he had been leasing mines in Panna city for more than 10 years in the hope of finding a diamond.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2024

Dreyfus, who owns property across the U.S., had been leasing the Altadena home to a tenant, and had asked only that the Tongva nonprofit pay for several months of lost rent before the transfer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2022

She had been leasing a Toyota Tacoma pickup she acquired as new four years ago and had been using for her custom drapery business.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2022

Investigators say the Bankstons had been leasing the home for around 14 months and operating the unlicensed facility under the appearance of a church called the One Step of Faith 2nd Chance.

From Fox News ● Jan. 23, 2022

The Wall Street Journal reported in January that Neumann had been leasing buildings he owns himself to WeWork, possibly allowing him to personally profit from the company’s rents.

From Slate