had been plotting
- past perfect progressive of plot.
Example Sentences
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Ms Hoskins, however, claims Mr Bunting had been "plotting with other colleagues" to place chocolate in her office.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2025
I had been plotting earlier this year to go out more and watch more stand-up and just see what the young people are doing, what the vets are doing.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2023
But there were also indications that Silman, a religious lawmaker with strong nationalist views, had been uneasy sitting in Israel’s diverse coalition and had been plotting her exit for some time.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 6, 2022
A thick coat of snow had accumulated overnight in Vancouver, British Columbia, providing a magical backdrop for the wedding proposal that he had been plotting for months.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 18, 2022
Why did she "make up" in that way to her husband, dropping her brother as if she had been plotting harm?
From Sir Tom by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)
