outline
noun
the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour.
had been outlining
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past perfect progressiveof outline.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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And he argued that Berkshire Hathaway Energy, the company’s vast power division, had been outlining its goals and accomplishments in renewable energy since 2007.
From New York Times ● Feb. 26, 2022
This one — Kwan and I had been outlining our new movie together, and then he sat and wrote a draft while I made this movie.
From The Verge ● Oct. 2, 2019
Sultan had been outlining Guinea's farming potential and plans to make it an agricultural powerhouse by 2025.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 21, 2013
During the first three days in Cairo a brilliant and original plan of action had been outlining itself in my mind.
From In Pastures New by George Ade
