had been managing
- past perfect progressive of manage.
Example Sentences
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“I felt that I had been managing things pretty well, until the scam,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026
He took over a team Freixe had been managing from Switzerland as head of Latin America, combining the regions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
An England statement said Wood had been "managing an ongoing issue" for more than a year, but he "experienced increased stiffness and discomfort" during the Champions Trophy.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2025
Frick had been managing Ford Blue’s sales and distribution functions; trucks, SUVs and enthusiast vehicles; and operations in Mexico and Canada.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2023
The way in which he had been managing his land revolted him and had lost all attraction for him.
From Anna Karenina by Garnett, Constance
