note
noun
a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
had been noting
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past perfect progressiveof note.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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Short had been noting how gratifying it felt when the Bowl audience roared its approval when an image from “Only Murders in the Building” showed up during a preshow montage of their comic careers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2022
This young man's eyes, M'riar had been noting, had been closely fixed upon the lovely face of Anna, doubly lovely, flushed as it now was by the excitement of the start of a great journey.
From The Old Flute-Player A Romance of To-day by J. Knowles Hare
On the way across town Dave had been noting the direction and force of the wind.
From Dave Darrin's Third Year at Annapolis Leaders of the Second Class Midshipmen by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
She was conscious that she, too, had been noting signs, but she would not join him further in discussing them.
From Mrs. Red Pepper by Grace S. (Grace Smith) Richmond
In the next room, Lucy, listening sleepily to the two voices, had been noting the difference in their quality.
From The Delafield Affair by Florence Finch Kelly
