had been nagging
- past perfect progressive of nag.
Example Sentences
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I didn't think there was a reason to do so until about a year ago, when my doctor recommended I cut out certain foods to address a few health issues that had been nagging me.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2023
Her shoulder had been nagging her through the weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2022
He said he felt compelled to finally write the book because “a lot of people, including my wife, had been nagging me to do it.”
From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2021
Manager Dave Martinez said the injury had been nagging Grace for 5-6 days, and flared up Friday against the Dodgers.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 21, 2018
I squeezed out from behind the desk and began following her to the door, but then another question occurred to me, one that had been nagging at me for a long time.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
