had been maneuvering
- past perfect progressive of maneuver.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Harris said he had been maneuvering to park his car.
From New York Times ● Feb. 4, 2023
A member of the joint committee — County Council member Michael Gallagher — heard from Allegro Realty principal Damon Taseff that Budish had been maneuvering behind the scenes to push sites in East Cleveland.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 15, 2021
Philippa, who had been maneuvering to attract Lessingham's attention, suddenly dropped the cake basket which she was passing.
From The Zeppelin's Passenger by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
It appeared that Bulgaria had been maneuvering toward peace for some time.
From History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War by March, Francis Andrew
They were physically tired; they had gone through such great strains, even in the short time that they had been maneuvering, that they were very tired.
From Islands of Space by Campbell, John Wood
