had been penciling
- past perfect progressive of pencil.
Example Sentences
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A recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York showed that consumers, who had been penciling in higher inflation in the years ahead, have begun to lower their expectations for price increases.
From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2022
