pour
verb (used with object)
to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something.
had been pouring
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past perfect progressiveof pour.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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Danny Chambers, who represents Winchester, said sewage had been "pouring" into the River Itchen, potentially affecting the endangered fish currently laying eggs in the chalk stream.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
Elder was a freshman whiz on that first team, which was competitive with traditional athletic powers like St. John Bosco and Los Alamitos that had been pouring resources into esports even before the pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2022
The rains had been pouring since last week, relief workers said.
From New York Times ● Jul. 28, 2021
People had been pouring into DC for days, ready to rumble.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2021
A cloud of white steam had been pouring from the side of the building since then, preventing the buildup that had been so disastrous in the other two buildings.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
