maneuver
noun
a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
had been maneuvering
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past perfect progressiveof maneuver.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
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 E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
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 John Wood Campbell
However, it is worth noting that the invaders had been maneuvering all night and were tired—especially the oarsmen—when called upon to enter battle against an enemy that was fresh.
From A History of Sea Power by William Oliver Stevens
