power
noun
ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something.
had been powering
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past perfect progressiveof power.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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The fact that the market had been powering ahead under the assumption that the war would end soon made today’s escalation all the more worrisome for investors.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
In the video, Hagari points to the tunnel entrance, which he says he believes is "connected" to the hospital, and electrical wiring he says proved solar panels had been powering a bunker.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2023
Eventually competition drove down prices for the hepatitis C drugs that had been powering its recent growth, hurting sales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2018
As the engine had been powering the air brakes, they gradually lost pressure.
From Reuters ● Jul. 11, 2013
Whatever malevolent energy had been powering them was shut off, and they broke apart in screeching showers of rusty confetti.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
