had been pacing
- past perfect progressive of pace.
Example Sentences
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Domestic commercial sales had been pacing, on average, about 12% higher than last year during the quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
Witnesses told officers that the gunman had been pacing the train in an agitated manner and got into an argument with a woman seated near him, police said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2021
Witnesses described the shooter as a Hispanic male in a blue jacket who appeared agitated and had been pacing on the train.
From Fox News ● Oct. 10, 2021
Giants manager Bruce Bochy had been pacing in the dugout for a couple of innings as Moore's pitch count climbed — he missed most of the last two seasons after Tommy John surgery.
From US News ● Aug. 26, 2016
General Macarthur and the judge had been pacing the terrace outside, exchanging desultory comments on the political situation.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
