had been passing
- past perfect progressive of pass.
Example Sentences
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Some of these were impulsive — yet heartfelt — attempts to "catch up" on a life that had been passing me by.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2023
He said four local residents were injured as they had been passing the school in Romny, which is part of the Sumy region.
From Reuters ● Aug. 23, 2023
For months, he had been passing coordinates of Russian army movements to friends connected to Ukrainian forces.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2023
Mikel Arteta's side had been passing tests all season, showing a new steel and resilience to answer lingering questions about their character, but the loss to City at Emirates Stadium on 15 February felt different.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2023
Along the road for perhaps a quarter of a mile she had been passing and admiring a row of splendid tended oleanders, blooming pink and white in a steady row.
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
