place
noun
a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
had been placing
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past perfect progressiveof place.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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It was a reminder of my mom’s illness, and I wondered if I had been placing some grief onto her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Joginder Singh, a 45-year-old businessman volunteering at the camp, said supporters from Mumbai, Chennai and Punjab had been placing delivery orders directly to the protest site.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The judge was unaware of the pressure my attorney had been placing on me.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 11, 2026
The Times reported in May that the county had been placing foster youth in rented hotel rooms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2023
Harry snapped up from the bureau drawer where he had been placing his clothing.
From Sonny by Rick Raphael
